Color swatch image showing #FF559D with RGB(255,85,157) values

#FF559D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF559D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF559D Color Information

#FF559D RGB value is (255, 85, 157). The hex color red value is 255, green is 85, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 335°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 67 percent, 38 percent, 0 percent.

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#FF559D Color Meaning

Color #FF559D(Crayola) (#FF559D) represents playful romance, emotional excitement, and visual vibrancy. Its bright tone captures attention and energizes creative expression. Psychologically, Magenta (Crayola) (#FF559D) uplifts mood, stimulates curiosity, and encourages openness in social and artistic contexts. Culturally, the hue reflects modern art, youthful fashion, and pop culture vibrancy. Designers often use Magenta (Crayola) (#FF559D) to highlight focal points, create contrast, and convey spirited personality. Spiritually, #FF559D encourages emotional balance, compassion, and self-discovery. The color supports personal exploration and intuitive insight, acting as a guide for emotional clarity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FF559D 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
#FF559D
RGB
rgb(255, 85, 157)
HSL
hsl(335°, 100%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 38%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(335°, 67%, 100%)
XYZ
50.5743 30.1913 35.0602
Yxy
30.1913 0.4366 0.2607
Hunter Lab
54.9466 11.1764 -0.3542
CIE-Lab
61.8189 69.7403 -2.9118

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue157 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Yellow38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FF559D 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

#FF559D 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 #FF559D 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FF559D 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FF559D;

Text Color

color: #FF559D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF559D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF559D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF559D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF559D 0%, #c60052 100%);

#FF559D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF559D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.