#BC498E

#BC498E

Color Values

HEX

#BC498E

RGB

188, 73, 142

HSL

324.0, 46.2%, 51.2%

HSV

324.0, 61.2%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.2%, 24.5%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5802 0.1659 346.5

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: #BC498E;
color: #BC498E;
border-color: #BC498E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC498E?

RGB(188, 73, 142) · HSL(324.0, 46.2%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.2%, 24.5%, 26.3%)

Does #BC498E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.69:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC498E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC498E background; contrast on black is 4.48:1.