#BD196C

#BD196C

Overview

#BD196C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 189, 25, 108, in HSL 329.6°, 76.6%, 42.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.8%, 42.9%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is violetred 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD196C

RGB

189, 25, 108

HSL

329.6, 76.6%, 42.0%

HSV

329.6, 86.8%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.8%, 42.9%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.528 0.2023 357.4

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: #BD196C;
color: #BD196C;
border-color: #BD196C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 700 #BE185D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.52:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD196C?

RGB(189, 25, 108) · HSL(329.6, 76.6%, 42.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.8%, 42.9%, 25.9%)

Does #BD196C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.97:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD196C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BD196C background; contrast on black is 3.52:1.