#BA42C1

#BA42C1

Color Values

HEX

#BA42C1

RGB

186, 66, 193

HSL

296.7, 50.6%, 50.8%

HSV

296.7, 65.8%, 75.7%

CMYK

3.6%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.594 0.2122 325.5

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: #BA42C1;
color: #BA42C1;
border-color: #BA42C1;
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 #BA42C1?

RGB(186, 66, 193) · HSL(296.7, 50.6%, 50.8%) · CMYK(3.6%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 24.3%)

Does #BA42C1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #BA42C1?

Use 000000 text on a #BA42C1 background; contrast on black is 4.64:1.