#BA42C9

#BA42C9

Color Values

HEX

#BA42C9

RGB

186, 66, 201

HSL

293.3, 55.6%, 52.4%

HSV

293.3, 67.2%, 78.8%

CMYK

7.5%, 67.2%, 0.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5986 0.219 323.1

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: #BA42C9;
color: #BA42C9;
border-color: #BA42C9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.71:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA42C9?

RGB(186, 66, 201) · HSL(293.3, 55.6%, 52.4%) · CMYK(7.5%, 67.2%, 0.0%, 21.2%)

Does #BA42C9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.46:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA42C9?

Use 000000 text on a #BA42C9 background; contrast on black is 4.71:1.