#BC399B

#BC399B

Color Values

HEX

#BC399B

RGB

188, 57, 155

HSL

315.1, 53.5%, 48.0%

HSV

315.1, 69.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.7%, 17.6%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5686 0.196 339.6

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: #BC399B;
color: #BC399B;
border-color: #BC399B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC399B?

RGB(188, 57, 155) · HSL(315.1, 53.5%, 48.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.7%, 17.6%, 26.3%)

Does #BC399B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC399B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC399B background; contrast on black is 4.2:1.