#BC257E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC257E?

RGB(188, 37, 126), HSL(324.6, 67.1%, 44.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 80.3%, 33.0%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC257E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.67:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC257E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 37, 126, in HSL 324.6°, 67.1%, 44.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 80.3%, 33.0%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is mediumvioletred.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC257E

RGB

188, 37, 126

HSL

324.6, 67.1%, 44.1%

HSV

324.6, 80.3%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.3%, 33.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5399 0.2003 350.3

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: mediumvioletred

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.