#BD389D

#BD389D

Overview

#BD389D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 189, 56, 157, in HSL 314.4°, 54.3%, 48.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.4%, 16.9%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD389D

RGB

189, 56, 157

HSL

314.4, 54.3%, 48.0%

HSV

314.4, 70.4%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.4%, 16.9%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5701 0.1991 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: #BD389D;
color: #BD389D;
border-color: #BD389D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.98:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD389D?

RGB(189, 56, 157) · HSL(314.4, 54.3%, 48.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.4%, 16.9%, 25.9%)

Does #BD389D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.98:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD389D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BD389D background; contrast on black is 4.22:1.