#BC479B

#BC479B

Color Values

HEX

#BC479B

RGB

188, 71, 155

HSL

316.9, 46.6%, 50.8%

HSV

316.9, 62.2%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.2%, 17.6%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5833 0.1772 340.4

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: #BC479B;
color: #BC479B;
border-color: #BC479B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC479B?

RGB(188, 71, 155) · HSL(316.9, 46.6%, 50.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.2%, 17.6%, 26.3%)

Does #BC479B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.65:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC479B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC479B background; contrast on black is 4.51:1.