#BC4B9D

#BC4B9D

Color Values

HEX

#BC4B9D

RGB

188, 75, 157

HSL

316.5, 45.7%, 51.6%

HSV

316.5, 60.1%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.1%, 16.5%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5889 0.1728 339.7

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: #BC4B9D;
color: #BC4B9D;
border-color: #BC4B9D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC4B9D?

RGB(188, 75, 157) · HSL(316.5, 45.7%, 51.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.1%, 16.5%, 26.3%)

Does #BC4B9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC4B9D?

Use 000000 text on a #BC4B9D background; contrast on black is 4.63:1.