#BA72C6

#BA72C6

Color Values

HEX

#BA72C6

RGB

186, 114, 198

HSL

291.4, 42.4%, 61.2%

HSV

291.4, 42.4%, 77.6%

CMYK

6.1%, 42.4%, 0.0%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.6598 0.1432 321.7

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: #BA72C6;
color: #BA72C6;
border-color: #BA72C6;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.31:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BA72C6?

RGB(186, 114, 198) · HSL(291.4, 42.4%, 61.2%) · CMYK(6.1%, 42.4%, 0.0%, 22.4%)

Does #BA72C6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.33:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BA72C6?

Use 000000 text on a #BA72C6 background; contrast on black is 6.31:1.