#BC38A4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC38A4?

RGB(188, 56, 164), HSL(310.9, 54.1%, 47.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 70.2%, 12.8%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC38A4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.95:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC38A4 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 56, 164, in HSL 310.9°, 54.1%, 47.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.2%, 12.8%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC38A4

RGB

188, 56, 164

HSL

310.9, 54.1%, 47.8%

HSV

310.9, 70.2%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.2%, 12.8%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.572 0.2033 336.2

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.