#BC499F

#BC499F

Color Values

HEX

#BC499F

RGB

188, 73, 159

HSL

315.1, 46.2%, 51.2%

HSV

315.1, 61.2%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.2%, 15.4%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5874 0.1771 338.8

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: #BC499F;
color: #BC499F;
border-color: #BC499F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC499F?

RGB(188, 73, 159) · HSL(315.1, 46.2%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.2%, 15.4%, 26.3%)

Does #BC499F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.57:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC499F?

Use 000000 text on a #BC499F background; contrast on black is 4.59:1.