#B55690 Hex Color
A playful and saturated magenta accent
This warm, saturated magenta brings a playful energy to designs without becoming overwhelming. Because it holds a balanced tone, #b55690 works best as a vibrant accent color rather than a large background. Try pairing this shade with deep teal or dark charcoal to ground its inherent sweetness. It meets WCAG AA standards, allowing black text to remain legible for professional UI layouts.
Questions about #b55690
What is #b55690 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b55690 is rgb(181, 86, 144), in HSL hsl(323, 39%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 20%, 29%.
How can I effectively use #b55690 in interface design?
#b55690 functions best as a high-energy accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or dark navy text to balance its inherent sweetness while ensuring readability.
Is #b55690 readable on white or black?
#b55690 has a 4.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.