#BD228A

#BD228A

Overview

#BD228A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 189, 34, 138, in HSL 319.7°, 69.5%, 43.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 82.0%, 27.0%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD228A

RGB

189, 34, 138

HSL

319.7, 69.5%, 43.7%

HSV

319.7, 82.0%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 82.0%, 27.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5447 0.2098 345.6

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: #BD228A;
color: #BD228A;
border-color: #BD228A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.76:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD228A?

RGB(189, 34, 138) · HSL(319.7, 69.5%, 43.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 82.0%, 27.0%, 25.9%)

Does #BD228A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.59:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD228A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BD228A background; contrast on black is 3.76:1.