#BC3999

#BC3999

Color Values

HEX

#BC3999

RGB

188, 57, 153

HSL

316.0, 53.5%, 48.0%

HSV

316.0, 69.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.7%, 18.6%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5677 0.1946 340.4

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: #BC3999;
color: #BC3999;
border-color: #BC3999;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC3999?

RGB(188, 57, 153) · HSL(316.0, 53.5%, 48.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.7%, 18.6%, 26.3%)

Does #BC3999 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.02:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC3999?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC3999 background; contrast on black is 4.18:1.