#BC509A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC509A?

RGB(188, 80, 154), HSL(318.9, 44.6%, 52.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 57.4%, 18.1%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC509A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.42:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC509A is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 188, 80, 154, in HSL 318.9°, 44.6%, 52.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 57.4%, 18.1%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC509A

RGB

188, 80, 154

HSL

318.9, 44.6%, 52.5%

HSV

318.9, 57.4%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.4%, 18.1%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5938 0.1631 341.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Red Violet

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.