#BC399C

#BC399C

Color Values

HEX

#BC399C

RGB

188, 57, 156

HSL

314.7, 53.5%, 48.0%

HSV

314.7, 69.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.7%, 17.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5691 0.1966 339.2

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: #BC399C;
color: #BC399C;
border-color: #BC399C;
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 #BC399C?

RGB(188, 57, 156) · HSL(314.7, 53.5%, 48.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.7%, 17.0%, 26.3%)

Does #BC399C meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #BC399C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC399C background; contrast on black is 4.2:1.