#BC88BE

#BC88BE

Overview

#BC88BE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 188, 136, 190, in HSL 297.8°, 29.3%, 63.9%, and in CMYK 1.1%, 28.4%, 0.0%, 25.5%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BC88BE

RGB

188, 136, 190

HSL

297.8, 29.3%, 63.9%

HSV

297.8, 28.4%, 74.5%

CMYK

1.1%, 28.4%, 0.0%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.6955 0.0968 325.3

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: #BC88BE;
color: #BC88BE;
border-color: #BC88BE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.4:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BC88BE?

RGB(188, 136, 190) · HSL(297.8, 29.3%, 63.9%) · CMYK(1.1%, 28.4%, 0.0%, 25.5%)

Does #BC88BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.84:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BC88BE?

Use 000000 text on a #BC88BE background; contrast on black is 7.4:1.