#BC599E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC599E?

RGB(188, 89, 158), HSL(318.2, 42.5%, 54.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 52.7%, 16.0%, 26.3%).

Q: Does #BC599E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.15:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BC599E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 188, 89, 158, in HSL 318.2°, 42.5%, 54.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 52.7%, 16.0%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC599E

RGB

188, 89, 158

HSL

318.2, 42.5%, 54.3%

HSV

318.2, 52.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.7%, 16.0%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6074 0.1515 340.4

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.