#BC42AE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC42AE?

RGB(188, 66, 174), HSL(306.9, 48.0%, 49.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 64.9%, 7.4%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC42AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.64:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC42AE is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 188, 66, 174, in HSL 306.9°, 48.0%, 49.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.9%, 7.4%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC42AE

RGB

188, 66, 174

HSL

306.9, 48.0%, 49.8%

HSV

306.9, 64.9%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.9%, 7.4%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5868 0.1981 332.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: orchid 3

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.