#BC358B

#BC358B

Color Values

HEX

#BC358B

RGB

188, 53, 139

HSL

321.8, 56.0%, 47.3%

HSV

321.8, 71.8%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.8%, 26.1%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5578 0.1908 346.0

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: #BC358B;
color: #BC358B;
border-color: #BC358B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.22:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC358B?

RGB(188, 53, 139) · HSL(321.8, 56.0%, 47.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.8%, 26.1%, 26.3%)

Does #BC358B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.22:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC358B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC358B background; contrast on black is 4.02:1.