#BC5B9F

#BC5B9F

Color Values

HEX

#BC5B9F

RGB

188, 91, 159

HSL

317.9, 42.0%, 54.7%

HSV

317.9, 51.6%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.6%, 15.4%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6106 0.149 340.1

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: #BC5B9F;
color: #BC5B9F;
border-color: #BC5B9F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.14:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC5B9F?

RGB(188, 91, 159) · HSL(317.9, 42.0%, 54.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.6%, 15.4%, 26.3%)

Does #BC5B9F meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #BC5B9F?

Use 000000 text on a #BC5B9F background; contrast on black is 5.14:1.