#BC5D9F

#BC5D9F

Color Values

HEX

#BC5D9F

RGB

188, 93, 159

HSL

318.3, 41.5%, 55.1%

HSV

318.3, 50.5%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.5%, 15.4%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6135 0.1456 340.3

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: #BC5D9F;
color: #BC5D9F;
border-color: #BC5D9F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC5D9F?

RGB(188, 93, 159) · HSL(318.3, 41.5%, 55.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.5%, 15.4%, 26.3%)

Does #BC5D9F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.03:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC5D9F?

Use 000000 text on a #BC5D9F background; contrast on black is 5.2:1.