#BC51B5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC51B5?

RGB(188, 81, 181), HSL(303.9, 44.4%, 52.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 56.9%, 3.7%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC51B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.21:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC51B5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 188, 81, 181, in HSL 303.9°, 44.4%, 52.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 56.9%, 3.7%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC51B5

RGB

188, 81, 181

HSL

303.9, 44.4%, 52.7%

HSV

303.9, 56.9%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.9%, 3.7%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6074 0.1824 330.1

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: orchid 3

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.