#BC5991

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC5991?

RGB(188, 89, 145), HSL(326.1, 42.5%, 54.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 52.7%, 22.9%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC5991 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#BC5991 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 188, 89, 145, in HSL 326.1°, 42.5%, 54.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 52.7%, 22.9%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is hotpink 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC5991

RGB

188, 89, 145

HSL

326.1, 42.5%, 54.3%

HSV

326.1, 52.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.7%, 22.9%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6023 0.1428 347.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: hotpink 3

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.