Color swatch image showing #BA55BF with RGB(186,85,191) values
Color swatch image showing #BA55BF with RGB(186,85,191) values

#BA55BF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BA55BF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BA55BF Color Information

#BA55BF RGB value is (186, 85, 191). The hex color red value is 186, green is 85, and blue is 191. Its HSL format shows a hue of 297°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 3 percent, 55 percent, 0 percent, 25 percent.

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#BA55BF Color Meaning

Color #BA55BF(Crayola) (#BA55BF) conveys playful creativity, balanced emotion, and youthful expression. #BA55BF softer fuchsia feels artistic rather than aggressive. Consequently, Fuchsia (Crayola) (#BA55BF) appears imaginative and approachable. From a psychological view, Fuchsia (Crayola) (#BA55BF) encourages creative play and emotional openness. #BA55BF supports experimentation without pressure. Culturally and symbolically, Fuchsia (Crayola) (#BA55BF) reflects artistic education, visual storytelling, and expressive freedom. Spiritually, #BA55BF represents creative curiosity and emotional flexibility.

Color Conversion

Convert #BA55BF across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#BA55BF
RGB
rgb(186, 85, 191)
HSL
hsl(297°, 45%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(3%, 55%, 0%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(297°, 55%, 75%)
XYZ
32.9022 20.6977 51.5511
Yxy
20.6977 0.3129 0.1968
Hunter Lab
45.4947 5.5957 -3.8908
CIE-Lab
52.6170 55.3110 -37.5744

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red186 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue191 / 255 (75%)
75%

CMYK Values

Cyan3 / 100 (3%)
Magenta55 / 100 (55%)
55%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#BA55BF harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#BA55BF harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #BA55BF for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#BA55BF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BA55BF appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#BA55BF

protanopia

#8e8da5

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BA55BF;

Text Color

color: #BA55BF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BA55BF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BA55BF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BA55BF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BA55BF 0%, #722c75 100%);

#BA55BF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BA55BF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.