#BC559C

#BC559C

Color Values

HEX

#BC559C

RGB

188, 85, 156

HSL

318.6, 43.5%, 53.5%

HSV

318.6, 54.8%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.8%, 17.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6011 0.1566 341.0

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: #BC559C;
color: #BC559C;
border-color: #BC559C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC559C?

RGB(188, 85, 156) · HSL(318.6, 43.5%, 53.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.8%, 17.0%, 26.3%)

Does #BC559C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.27:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC559C?

Use 000000 text on a #BC559C background; contrast on black is 4.92:1.