#BC579B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC579B?

RGB(188, 87, 155), HSL(319.6, 43.0%, 53.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 53.7%, 17.6%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC579B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.22:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC579B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 188, 87, 155, in HSL 319.6°, 43.0%, 53.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 53.7%, 17.6%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC579B

RGB

188, 87, 155

HSL

319.6, 43.0%, 53.9%

HSV

319.6, 53.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.7%, 17.6%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6034 0.1527 341.7

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Red Violet

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.