#BC6EC2

#BC6EC2

Overview

#BC6EC2 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 188, 110, 194, in HSL 295.7°, 40.8%, 59.6%, and in CMYK 3.1%, 43.3%, 0.0%, 23.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC6EC2

RGB

188, 110, 194

HSL

295.7, 40.8%, 59.6%

HSV

295.7, 43.3%, 76.1%

CMYK

3.1%, 43.3%, 0.0%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.654 0.1472 324.5

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: #BC6EC2;
color: #BC6EC2;
border-color: #BC6EC2;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.15:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC6EC2?

RGB(188, 110, 194) · HSL(295.7, 40.8%, 59.6%) · CMYK(3.1%, 43.3%, 0.0%, 23.9%)

Does #BC6EC2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.42:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC6EC2?

Use 000000 text on a #BC6EC2 background; contrast on black is 6.15:1.