#BC3A9E

#BC3A9E

Overview

#BC3A9E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 58, 158, in HSL 313.8°, 52.8%, 48.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.1%, 16.0%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC3A9E

RGB

188, 58, 158

HSL

313.8, 52.8%, 48.2%

HSV

313.8, 69.1%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.1%, 16.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5709 0.1967 338.5

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: #BC3A9E;
color: #BC3A9E;
border-color: #BC3A9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC3A9E?

RGB(188, 58, 158) · HSL(313.8, 52.8%, 48.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.1%, 16.0%, 26.3%)

Does #BC3A9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC3A9E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC3A9E background; contrast on black is 4.24:1.