#BD199D

#BD199D

Overview

#BD199D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 189, 25, 157, in HSL 311.7°, 76.6%, 42.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 86.8%, 16.9%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD199D

RGB

189, 25, 157

HSL

311.7, 76.6%, 42.0%

HSV

311.7, 86.8%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.8%, 16.9%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5491 0.2273 338.4

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: #BD199D;
color: #BD199D;
border-color: #BD199D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD199D?

RGB(189, 25, 157) · HSL(311.7, 76.6%, 42.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.8%, 16.9%, 25.9%)

Does #BD199D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD199D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BD199D background; contrast on black is 3.79:1.