#BC459C

#BC459C

Color Values

HEX

#BC459C

RGB

188, 69, 156

HSL

316.1, 47.0%, 50.4%

HSV

316.1, 63.3%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 63.3%, 17.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5814 0.1808 339.8

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: #BC459C;
color: #BC459C;
border-color: #BC459C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC459C?

RGB(188, 69, 156) · HSL(316.1, 47.0%, 50.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 63.3%, 17.0%, 26.3%)

Does #BC459C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC459C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC459C background; contrast on black is 4.47:1.