#BD188C

#BD188C

Overview

#BD188C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 189, 24, 140, in HSL 317.8Β°, 77.5%, 41.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.3%, 25.9%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD188C

RGB

189, 24, 140

HSL

317.8, 77.5%, 41.8%

HSV

317.8, 87.3%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.3%, 25.9%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5404 0.2179 344.5

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: #BD188C;
color: #BD188C;
border-color: #BD188C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.67:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD188C?

RGB(189, 24, 140) · HSL(317.8, 77.5%, 41.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.3%, 25.9%, 25.9%)

Does #BD188C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.72:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD188C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BD188C background; contrast on black is 3.67:1.