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#BE559D color code is #BE559D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #be559d.

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#BE559D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BE559D is 0.1988. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.22:1 against white and 4.98:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BE559D on white4.22:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#BE559D on black4.98:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #BE559D4.22:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #BE559D4.98:1AA

#BE559D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BE559D?+
The hex code for #BE559D is #BE559D. In RGB it's rgb(190, 85, 157), and in HSL it's hsl(319, 45%, 54%).
What is the RGB value of #BE559D?+
#BE559D in RGB is (190, 85, 157). Written in CSS: rgb(190, 85, 157).
What is the CMYK value of #BE559D?+
#BE559D converts to CMYK(0%, 55%, 17%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BE559D.
Is #be559d a warm or cool color?+
#BE559D (#BE559D) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 319° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #be559d belong to?+
#BE559D belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 319°, 45%, 54% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #be559d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BE559D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.22:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #be559d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BE559D (#BE559D) is 4420 C Foxglove, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BE559D in design

Practical guidance for using #be559d (#BE559D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BE559D (#BE559D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BE559D (#BE559D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BE559D flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#BE559D works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.