#BC358E

#BC358E

Color Values

HEX

#BC358E

RGB

188, 53, 142

HSL

320.4, 56.0%, 47.3%

HSV

320.4, 71.8%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.8%, 24.5%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5591 0.1925 344.7

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: #BC358E;
color: #BC358E;
border-color: #BC358E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC358E?

RGB(188, 53, 142) · HSL(320.4, 56.0%, 47.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.8%, 24.5%, 26.3%)

Does #BC358E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.2:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC358E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC358E background; contrast on black is 4.04:1.