#BC1C8B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC1C8B?

RGB(188, 28, 139), HSL(318.4, 74.1%, 42.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 85.1%, 26.1%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC1C8B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.71:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC1C8B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 28, 139, in HSL 318.4°, 74.1%, 42.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 85.1%, 26.1%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC1C8B

RGB

188, 28, 139

HSL

318.4, 74.1%, 42.4%

HSV

318.4, 85.1%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 85.1%, 26.1%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5402 0.2142 344.7

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.