#BC3799

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC3799?

RGB(188, 55, 153), HSL(315.8, 54.7%, 47.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 70.7%, 18.6%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC3799 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.07:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC3799 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 55, 153, in HSL 315.8°, 54.7%, 47.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.7%, 18.6%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC3799

RGB

188, 55, 153

HSL

315.8, 54.7%, 47.6%

HSV

315.8, 70.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.7%, 18.6%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5658 0.197 340.3

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.