#BC5E9D

#BC5E9D

Color Values

HEX

#BC5E9D

RGB

188, 94, 157

HSL

319.8, 41.2%, 55.3%

HSV

319.8, 50.0%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.0%, 16.5%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6141 0.1425 341.4

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: #BC5E9D;
color: #BC5E9D;
border-color: #BC5E9D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.23:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC5E9D?

RGB(188, 94, 157) · HSL(319.8, 41.2%, 55.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.0%, 16.5%, 26.3%)

Does #BC5E9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.02:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC5E9D?

Use 000000 text on a #BC5E9D background; contrast on black is 5.23:1.