#BC3197

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC3197?

RGB(188, 49, 151), HSL(316.0, 58.6%, 46.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 73.9%, 19.7%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC3197 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.22:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC3197 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 49, 151, in HSL 316.0°, 58.6%, 46.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 73.9%, 19.7%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC3197

RGB

188, 49, 151

HSL

316.0, 58.6%, 46.5%

HSV

316.0, 73.9%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.9%, 19.7%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5596 0.2026 340.9

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.