#BC509E

#BC509E

Color Values

HEX

#BC509E

RGB

188, 80, 158

HSL

316.7, 44.6%, 52.5%

HSV

316.7, 57.4%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.4%, 16.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.5955 0.1659 339.6

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: #BC509E;
color: #BC509E;
border-color: #BC509E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC509E?

RGB(188, 80, 158) · HSL(316.7, 44.6%, 52.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.4%, 16.0%, 26.3%)

Does #BC509E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.39:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC509E?

Use 000000 text on a #BC509E background; contrast on black is 4.78:1.