#BC4D9B

#BC4D9B

Color Values

HEX

#BC4D9B

RGB

188, 77, 155

HSL

317.8, 45.3%, 52.0%

HSV

317.8, 59.0%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.0%, 17.6%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5904 0.1684 340.8

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: #BC4D9B;
color: #BC4D9B;
border-color: #BC4D9B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC4D9B?

RGB(188, 77, 155) · HSL(317.8, 45.3%, 52.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.0%, 17.6%, 26.3%)

Does #BC4D9B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.49:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC4D9B?

Use 000000 text on a #BC4D9B background; contrast on black is 4.67:1.