#BC559B

#BC559B

Color Values

HEX

#BC559B

RGB

188, 85, 155

HSL

319.2, 43.5%, 53.5%

HSV

319.2, 54.8%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.8%, 17.6%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6007 0.1559 341.5

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: #BC559B;
color: #BC559B;
border-color: #BC559B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC559B?

RGB(188, 85, 155) · HSL(319.2, 43.5%, 53.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.8%, 17.6%, 26.3%)

Does #BC559B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.28:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC559B?

Use 000000 text on a #BC559B background; contrast on black is 4.91:1.