#BD38AD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD38AD?

RGB(189, 56, 173), HSL(307.2, 54.3%, 48.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 70.4%, 8.5%, 25.9%).

Q: Does #BD38AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.85:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BD38AD is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 189, 56, 173, in HSL 307.2°, 54.3%, 48.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.4%, 8.5%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD38AD

RGB

189, 56, 173

HSL

307.2, 54.3%, 48.0%

HSV

307.2, 70.4%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.4%, 8.5%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.578 0.2104 333.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: mediumorchid 3

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.