#BC1D8A

#BC1D8A

Overview

#BC1D8A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 29, 138, in HSL 318.9°, 73.3%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 84.6%, 26.6%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC1D8A

RGB

188, 29, 138

HSL

318.9, 73.3%, 42.5%

HSV

318.9, 84.6%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.6%, 26.6%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5402 0.213 345.1

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: #BC1D8A;
color: #BC1D8A;
border-color: #BC1D8A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC1D8A?

RGB(188, 29, 138) · HSL(318.9, 73.3%, 42.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 84.6%, 26.6%, 26.3%)

Does #BC1D8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC1D8A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC1D8A background; contrast on black is 3.68:1.