#BC3997

#BC3997

Color Values

HEX

#BC3997

RGB

188, 57, 151

HSL

316.9, 53.5%, 48.0%

HSV

316.9, 69.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.7%, 19.7%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5668 0.1933 341.2

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: #BC3997;
color: #BC3997;
border-color: #BC3997;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.04:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC3997?

RGB(188, 57, 151) · HSL(316.9, 53.5%, 48.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.7%, 19.7%, 26.3%)

Does #BC3997 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.04:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC3997?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC3997 background; contrast on black is 4.17:1.