#BC2C9E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC2C9E?

RGB(188, 44, 158), HSL(312.5, 62.1%, 45.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 76.6%, 16.0%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC2C9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.26:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC2C9E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 44, 158, in HSL 312.5°, 62.1%, 45.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.6%, 16.0%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC2C9E

RGB

188, 44, 158

HSL

312.5, 62.1%, 45.5%

HSV

312.5, 76.6%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.6%, 16.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5591 0.2123 338.1

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 3

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.