Color swatch image showing #FF559F with RGB(255,85,159) values

#FF559F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FF559F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FF559F Color Information

#FF559F RGB value is (255, 85, 159). The hex color red value is 255, green is 85, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 334°, 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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#FF559F Color Meaning

Color #FF559F(Crayola) (#FF559F) represents playful romance, emotional excitement, and visual vibrancy. Its bright tone captures attention and energizes creative expression. Psychologically, Magenta (Crayola) (#FF559F) 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) (#FF559F) to highlight focal points, create contrast, and convey spirited personality. Spiritually, #FF559F 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 #FF559F 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
#FF559F
RGB
rgb(255, 85, 159)
HSL
hsl(334°, 100%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 38%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(334°, 67%, 100%)
XYZ
50.7465 30.2602 35.9671
Yxy
30.2602 0.4338 0.2587
Hunter Lab
55.0093 11.2437 -0.4895
CIE-Lab
61.8781 69.9447 -3.9816

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue159 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#FF559F 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

#FF559F 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 #FF559F 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 #FF559F 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: #FF559F;

Text Color

color: #FF559F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FF559F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FF559F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FF559F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF559F 0%, #c60056 100%);

#FF559F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FF559F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.