#BC379B

#BC379B

Overview

#BC379B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 55, 155, in HSL 314.9°, 54.7%, 47.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.7%, 17.6%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC379B

RGB

188, 55, 155

HSL

314.9, 54.7%, 47.6%

HSV

314.9, 70.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.7%, 17.6%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5667 0.1984 339.5

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: #BC379B;
color: #BC379B;
border-color: #BC379B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC379B?

RGB(188, 55, 155) · HSL(314.9, 54.7%, 47.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.7%, 17.6%, 26.3%)

Does #BC379B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.05:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC379B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC379B background; contrast on black is 4.16:1.