#BD38D5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD38D5?

RGB(189, 56, 213), HSL(290.8, 65.1%, 52.7%), CMYK(11.3%, 73.7%, 0.0%, 16.5%).

Q: Does #BD38D5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.48:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BD38D5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 189, 56, 213, in HSL 290.8°, 65.1%, 52.7%, and in CMYK 11.3%, 73.7%, 0.0%, 16.5%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD38D5

RGB

189, 56, 213

HSL

290.8, 65.1%, 52.7%

HSV

290.8, 73.7%, 83.5%

CMYK

11.3%, 73.7%, 0.0%, 16.5%

OKLCH

0.6009 0.2415 321.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: darkorchid 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.