#BC199C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC199C?

RGB(188, 25, 156), HSL(311.8, 76.5%, 41.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 86.7%, 17.0%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC199C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.59:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC199C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 25, 156, in HSL 311.8°, 76.5%, 41.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.7%, 17.0%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC199C

RGB

188, 25, 156

HSL

311.8, 76.5%, 41.8%

HSV

311.8, 86.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.7%, 17.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5469 0.2262 338.4

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.