#BC599F

#BC599F

Color Values

HEX

#BC599F

RGB

188, 89, 159

HSL

317.6, 42.5%, 54.3%

HSV

317.6, 52.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.7%, 15.4%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6078 0.1523 339.9

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: #BC599F;
color: #BC599F;
border-color: #BC599F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.07:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC599F?

RGB(188, 89, 159) · HSL(317.6, 42.5%, 54.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.7%, 15.4%, 26.3%)

Does #BC599F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.14:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC599F?

Use 000000 text on a #BC599F background; contrast on black is 5.07:1.