#BC3496

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC3496?

RGB(188, 52, 150), HSL(316.8, 56.7%, 47.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 72.3%, 20.2%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC3496 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.16:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC3496 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 52, 150, in HSL 316.8°, 56.7%, 47.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.3%, 20.2%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC3496

RGB

188, 52, 150

HSL

316.8, 56.7%, 47.1%

HSV

316.8, 72.3%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.3%, 20.2%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5617 0.1986 341.4

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.