#BC488C

#BC488C

Color Values

HEX

#BC488C

RGB

188, 72, 140

HSL

324.8, 46.4%, 51.0%

HSV

324.8, 61.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.7%, 25.5%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5782 0.1662 347.3

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: #BC488C;
color: #BC488C;
border-color: #BC488C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.73:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC488C?

RGB(188, 72, 140) · HSL(324.8, 46.4%, 51.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.7%, 25.5%, 26.3%)

Does #BC488C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.73:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC488C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC488C background; contrast on black is 4.44:1.