#BC40A5

#BC40A5

Color Values

HEX

#BC40A5

RGB

188, 64, 165

HSL

311.1, 49.2%, 49.4%

HSV

311.1, 66.0%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.0%, 12.2%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5802 0.194 336.0

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: #BC40A5;
color: #BC40A5;
border-color: #BC40A5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC40A5?

RGB(188, 64, 165) · HSL(311.1, 49.2%, 49.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.0%, 12.2%, 26.3%)

Does #BC40A5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC40A5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC40A5 background; contrast on black is 4.41:1.