#BD1C9B

#BD1C9B

Overview

#BD1C9B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 189, 28, 155, in HSL 312.7°, 74.2%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 85.2%, 18.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD1C9B

RGB

189, 28, 155

HSL

312.7, 74.2%, 42.5%

HSV

312.7, 85.2%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 85.2%, 18.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5494 0.2242 339.1

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: #BD1C9B;
color: #BD1C9B;
border-color: #BD1C9B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD1C9B?

RGB(189, 28, 155) · HSL(312.7, 74.2%, 42.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 85.2%, 18.0%, 25.9%)

Does #BD1C9B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.52:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD1C9B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BD1C9B background; contrast on black is 3.8:1.