#BC1D9E

#BC1D9E

Overview

#BC1D9E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 29, 158, in HSL 311.3°, 73.3%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 84.6%, 16.0%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC1D9E

RGB

188, 29, 158

HSL

311.3, 73.3%, 42.5%

HSV

311.3, 84.6%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.6%, 16.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5498 0.2249 337.8

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: #BC1D9E;
color: #BC1D9E;
border-color: #BC1D9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC1D9E?

RGB(188, 29, 158) · HSL(311.3, 73.3%, 42.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 84.6%, 16.0%, 26.3%)

Does #BC1D9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.52:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC1D9E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC1D9E background; contrast on black is 3.81:1.