#BC74C9

#BC74C9

Color Values

HEX

#BC74C9

RGB

188, 116, 201

HSL

290.8, 44.0%, 62.2%

HSV

290.8, 42.3%, 78.8%

CMYK

6.5%, 42.3%, 0.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.6666 0.144 321.3

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: #BC74C9;
color: #BC74C9;
border-color: #BC74C9;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.48:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC74C9?

RGB(188, 116, 201) · HSL(290.8, 44.0%, 62.2%) · CMYK(6.5%, 42.3%, 0.0%, 21.2%)

Does #BC74C9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.24:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC74C9?

Use 000000 text on a #BC74C9 background; contrast on black is 6.48:1.