#BC2599

#BC2599

Overview

#BC2599 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 37, 153, in HSL 313.9°, 67.1%, 44.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 80.3%, 18.6%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC2599

RGB

188, 37, 153

HSL

313.9, 67.1%, 44.1%

HSV

313.9, 80.3%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.3%, 18.6%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5519 0.2156 339.7

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: #BC2599;
color: #BC2599;
border-color: #BC2599;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.44:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.86:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC2599?

RGB(188, 37, 153) · HSL(313.9, 67.1%, 44.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.3%, 18.6%, 26.3%)

Does #BC2599 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.44:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC2599?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC2599 background; contrast on black is 3.86:1.