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Running Number
12,211,672
HEX
#BA55D8
RGB
186, 85, 216
HSL
286°,63%,59%
HSV
286°,61%,85%
CMYK
14%,61%,0%,15%
Brightness
51%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#BA55D8 sits at 286° on the color wheel, placing it in the magenta family of the neutral half of the spectrum. With 63% saturation and 59% lightness, it reads as a moderately saturated, light tone — a balanced mid-energy presence that sits comfortably alongside other UI tones. Its RGB mix of 186, 85, 216 produces a 5.38:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #BA55D8 is a clear variant of CSS orchid — about 42 units away from #DA70D6. Designers reach for magenta hues at this saturation when the brief calls for a conversational, mid-energy register, and at this lightness when they want a present, comfortable mid-canvas voice. On screen the balanced cast tends to pair best with either warm or cool accents depending on the surrounding palette.
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Button (filled)
Badge
Progress Bar
Link Hover
Input Focus Ring
Checkbox Active
Toggle Switch On
Slider Thumb
Card Border
Icon Highlight
Tooltip Background
Modal Header
Tab Active
Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
Mobile Device
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