#BC3198

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC3198?

RGB(188, 49, 152), HSL(315.5, 58.6%, 46.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 73.9%, 19.1%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC3198 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.21:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC3198 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 49, 152, in HSL 315.5°, 58.6%, 46.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 73.9%, 19.1%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC3198

RGB

188, 49, 152

HSL

315.5, 58.6%, 46.5%

HSV

315.5, 73.9%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.9%, 19.1%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5601 0.2033 340.5

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.