#BC478E

#BC478E

Color Values

HEX

#BC478E

RGB

188, 71, 142

HSL

323.6, 46.6%, 50.8%

HSV

323.6, 62.2%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.2%, 24.5%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5778 0.1688 346.2

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: #BC478E;
color: #BC478E;
border-color: #BC478E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC478E?

RGB(188, 71, 142) · HSL(323.6, 46.6%, 50.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.2%, 24.5%, 26.3%)

Does #BC478E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.74:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC478E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC478E background; contrast on black is 4.43:1.