#BC88B5

#BC88B5

Overview

#BC88B5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 188, 136, 181, in HSL 308.1°, 28.0%, 63.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 27.7%, 3.7%, 26.3%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC88B5

RGB

188, 136, 181

HSL

308.1, 28.0%, 63.5%

HSV

308.1, 27.7%, 73.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 27.7%, 3.7%, 26.3%

OKLCH

0.6921 0.0877 331.2

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: #BC88B5;
color: #BC88B5;
border-color: #BC88B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.33:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC88B5?

RGB(188, 136, 181) · HSL(308.1, 28.0%, 63.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 27.7%, 3.7%, 26.3%)

Does #BC88B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.87:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC88B5?

Use 000000 text on a #BC88B5 background; contrast on black is 7.33:1.