#BA48A5

#BA48A5

Overview

#BA48A5 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 186, 72, 165, in HSL 311.1°, 45.2%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.3%, 11.3%, 27.1%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BA48A5

RGB

186, 72, 165

HSL

311.1, 45.2%, 50.6%

HSV

311.1, 61.3%, 72.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.3%, 11.3%, 27.1%

OKLCH

0.5861 0.1816 335.5

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: #BA48A5;
color: #BA48A5;
border-color: #BA48A5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA48A5?

RGB(186, 72, 165) · HSL(311.1, 45.2%, 50.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.3%, 11.3%, 27.1%)

Does #BA48A5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.61:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA48A5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BA48A5 background; contrast on black is 4.56:1.