#BC21DE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC21DE?

RGB(188, 33, 222), HSL(289.2, 74.1%, 50.0%), CMYK(15.3%, 85.1%, 0.0%, 12.9%).

Q: Does #BC21DE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.76:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC21DE is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 33, 222, in HSL 289.2°, 74.1%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 15.3%, 85.1%, 0.0%, 12.9%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC21DE

RGB

188, 33, 222

HSL

289.2, 74.1%, 50.0%

HSV

289.2, 85.1%, 87.1%

CMYK

15.3%, 85.1%, 0.0%, 12.9%

OKLCH

0.5904 0.267 319.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkorchid 2

Color Psychology

True purple has been the color of royalty for millennia because Tyrian purple dye was extraordinarily rare and expensive. It represents luxury, creativity, and visionary thinking. Purple stimulates problem-solving and artistic expression, bridging the physical energy of red with the calm stability of blue.

Design Usage

Medium purple is a strong primary brand color for creative agencies, streaming platforms, and premium product tiers. It differentiates effectively from the blue-green dominated tech landscape. Use it for premium badges, creator tools, and feature gating where exclusivity should be communicated.