#BC499B

#BC499B

Color Values

HEX

#BC499B

RGB

188, 73, 155

HSL

317.2, 46.2%, 51.2%

HSV

317.2, 61.2%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.2%, 17.6%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5856 0.1743 340.5

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: #BC499B;
color: #BC499B;
border-color: #BC499B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC499B?

RGB(188, 73, 155) · HSL(317.2, 46.2%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.2%, 17.6%, 26.3%)

Does #BC499B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.6:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC499B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BC499B background; contrast on black is 4.56:1.