#BC36B3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC36B3?

RGB(188, 54, 179), HSL(304.0, 55.4%, 47.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 71.3%, 4.8%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC36B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.86:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC36B3 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 54, 179, in HSL 304.0°, 55.4%, 47.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 71.3%, 4.8%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC36B3

RGB

188, 54, 179

HSL

304.0, 55.4%, 47.5%

HSV

304.0, 71.3%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.3%, 4.8%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.578 0.2166 330.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: mediumorchid 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.