#BC51C5

#BC51C5

Color Values

HEX

#BC51C5

RGB

188, 81, 197

HSL

295.3, 50.0%, 54.5%

HSV

295.3, 58.9%, 77.3%

CMYK

4.6%, 58.9%, 0.0%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6156 0.1963 324.5

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: #BC51C5;
color: #BC51C5;
border-color: #BC51C5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.12:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC51C5?

RGB(188, 81, 197) · HSL(295.3, 50.0%, 54.5%) · CMYK(4.6%, 58.9%, 0.0%, 22.7%)

Does #BC51C5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.1:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC51C5?

Use 000000 text on a #BC51C5 background; contrast on black is 5.12:1.