#BA42CE

#BA42CE

Color Values

HEX

#BA42CE

RGB

186, 66, 206

HSL

291.4, 58.8%, 53.3%

HSV

291.4, 68.0%, 80.8%

CMYK

9.7%, 68.0%, 0.0%, 19.2%

OKLCH

0.6016 0.2232 321.6

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: #BA42CE;
color: #BA42CE;
border-color: #BA42CE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA42CE?

RGB(186, 66, 206) · HSL(291.4, 58.8%, 53.3%) · CMYK(9.7%, 68.0%, 0.0%, 19.2%)

Does #BA42CE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.41:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA42CE?

Use 000000 text on a #BA42CE background; contrast on black is 4.76:1.