#BA40C6

#BA40C6

Color Values

HEX

#BA40C6

RGB

186, 64, 198

HSL

294.6, 54.0%, 51.4%

HSV

294.6, 67.7%, 77.6%

CMYK

6.1%, 67.7%, 0.0%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.5949 0.2189 324.0

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: #BA40C6;
color: #BA40C6;
border-color: #BA40C6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.64:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA40C6?

RGB(186, 64, 198) · HSL(294.6, 54.0%, 51.4%) · CMYK(6.1%, 67.7%, 0.0%, 22.4%)

Does #BA40C6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA40C6?

Use 000000 text on a #BA40C6 background; contrast on black is 4.64:1.