#BC438D

#BC438D

Color Values

HEX

#BC438D

RGB

188, 67, 141

HSL

323.3, 47.5%, 50.0%

HSV

323.3, 64.4%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.4%, 25.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5728 0.1739 346.3

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: #BC438D;
color: #BC438D;
border-color: #BC438D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC438D?

RGB(188, 67, 141) · HSL(323.3, 47.5%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.4%, 25.0%, 26.3%)

Does #BC438D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.85:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC438D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC438D background; contrast on black is 4.33:1.