#BD357E

#BD357E

Overview

#BD357E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 189, 53, 126, in HSL 327.8°, 56.2%, 47.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.0%, 33.3%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD357E

RGB

189, 53, 126

HSL

327.8, 56.2%, 47.5%

HSV

327.8, 72.0%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.0%, 33.3%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5542 0.1847 352.0

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: #BD357E;
color: #BD357E;
border-color: #BD357E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.28:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD357E?

RGB(189, 53, 126) · HSL(327.8, 56.2%, 47.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.0%, 33.3%, 25.9%)

Does #BD357E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.28:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD357E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BD357E background; contrast on black is 3.97:1.