#BA38B3

#BA38B3

Overview

#BA38B3 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 186, 56, 179, in HSL 303.2°, 53.7%, 47.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.9%, 3.8%, 27.1%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BA38B3

RGB

186, 56, 179

HSL

303.2, 53.7%, 47.5%

HSV

303.2, 69.9%, 72.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.9%, 3.8%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.5768 0.2132 330.2

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: #BA38B3;
color: #BA38B3;
border-color: #BA38B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA38B3?

RGB(186, 56, 179) · HSL(303.2, 53.7%, 47.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.9%, 3.8%, 27.1%)

Does #BA38B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.88:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA38B3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BA38B3 background; contrast on black is 4.3:1.