#BC3B9B

#BC3B9B

Color Values

HEX

#BC3B9B

RGB

188, 59, 155

HSL

315.3, 52.2%, 48.4%

HSV

315.3, 68.6%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.6%, 17.6%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5705 0.1935 339.7

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: #BC3B9B;
color: #BC3B9B;
border-color: #BC3B9B;
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 #BC3B9B?

RGB(188, 59, 155) · HSL(315.3, 52.2%, 48.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.6%, 17.6%, 26.3%)

Does #BC3B9B meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #BC3B9B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC3B9B background; contrast on black is 4.24:1.