#BA259C

#BA259C

Overview

#BA259C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 186, 37, 156, in HSL 312.1°, 66.8%, 43.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 80.1%, 16.1%, 27.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BA259C

RGB

186, 37, 156

HSL

312.1, 66.8%, 43.7%

HSV

312.1, 80.1%, 72.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.1%, 16.1%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.5501 0.2164 338.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #BA259C;
color: #BA259C;
border-color: #BA259C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.48:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA259C?

RGB(186, 37, 156) · HSL(312.1, 66.8%, 43.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.1%, 16.1%, 27.1%)

Does #BA259C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.48:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA259C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BA259C background; contrast on black is 3.83:1.