#BC138C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC138C?

RGB(188, 19, 140), HSL(317.0, 81.6%, 40.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 89.9%, 25.5%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC138C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.82:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC138C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 19, 140, in HSL 317.0°, 81.6%, 40.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 89.9%, 25.5%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC138C

RGB

188, 19, 140

HSL

317.0, 81.6%, 40.6%

HSV

317.0, 89.9%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 89.9%, 25.5%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5367 0.2202 344.1

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 3

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.