#BC56B4

#BC56B4

Color Values

HEX

#BC56B4

RGB

188, 86, 180

HSL

304.7, 43.2%, 53.7%

HSV

304.7, 54.3%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.3%, 4.3%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6132 0.1739 330.5

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: #BC56B4;
color: #BC56B4;
border-color: #BC56B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.13:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC56B4?

RGB(188, 86, 180) · HSL(304.7, 43.2%, 53.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.3%, 4.3%, 26.3%)

Does #BC56B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC56B4?

Use 000000 text on a #BC56B4 background; contrast on black is 5.13:1.