#BC17C6

#BC17C6

Color Values

HEX

#BC17C6

RGB

188, 23, 198

HSL

296.6, 79.2%, 43.3%

HSV

296.6, 88.4%, 77.6%

CMYK

5.1%, 88.4%, 0.0%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.5702 0.2553 325.4

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: #BC17C6;
color: #BC17C6;
border-color: #BC17C6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.15:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC17C6?

RGB(188, 23, 198) · HSL(296.6, 79.2%, 43.3%) · CMYK(5.1%, 88.4%, 0.0%, 22.4%)

Does #BC17C6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.15:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC17C6?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC17C6 background; contrast on black is 4.08:1.