Color swatch image showing Fandango (#B53389) with RGB(181,51,137) values

Fandango (#B53389) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Fandango (#B53389) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Fandango (#B53389) Color Information

Fandango (#B53389) RGB value is (181, 51, 137). The hex color red value is 181, green is 51, and blue is 137. Its HSL format shows a hue of 320°, saturation of 56 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 72 percent, 24 percent, 29 percent.

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Fandango (#B53389) Color Meaning

Fandango (#B53389) expresses rhythmic passion, dramatic flair, and emotional movement. Inspired by dance and performance, this saturated pink purple tone suggests motion and charisma. Therefore, Fandango (#B53389) feels alive, theatrical, and emotionally expressive. Psychologically, Fandango (#B53389) heightens emotional awareness and creative flow. It supports confidence in social settings and encourages expressive communication. Because it balances warmth and depth, it avoids feeling superficial. In symbolic and cultural contexts, Fandango (#B53389) reflects celebration, artistic tradition, and expressive storytelling. It often represents joy that carries intensity rather than softness. On a deeper plane, it suggests emotional honesty and the courage to feel fully.

Color Conversion

Convert Fandango (#B53389) 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
#B53389
RGB
rgb(181, 51, 137)
HSL
hsl(320°, 56%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72%, 24%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(320°, 72%, 71%)
XYZ
24.7552 13.9976 25.0640
Yxy
13.9976 0.3879 0.2193
Hunter Lab
37.4134 3.9830 -1.0833
CIE-Lab
44.2294 59.7007 -18.7287

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red181 / 255 (71%)
71%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue137 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Yellow24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

Fandango (#B53389) 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

Fandango (#B53389) 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 Fandango (#B53389) 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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#B53389

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #B53389 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

Fandango (#B53389)

protanopia

#7d7c74

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #B53389;

Text Color

color: #B53389;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #B53389;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #B5338940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #B53389;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B53389 0%, #6b1e51 100%);

Fandango (#B53389) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Fandango (#B53389) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.