#BD397E

#BD397E

Overview

#BD397E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 189, 57, 126, in HSL 328.6°, 53.7%, 48.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 69.8%, 33.3%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD397E

RGB

189, 57, 126

HSL

328.6, 53.7%, 48.2%

HSV

328.6, 69.8%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.8%, 33.3%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.558 0.1799 352.4

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: #BD397E;
color: #BD397E;
border-color: #BD397E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.18:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD397E?

RGB(189, 57, 126) · HSL(328.6, 53.7%, 48.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.8%, 33.3%, 25.9%)

Does #BD397E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.18:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD397E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BD397E background; contrast on black is 4.05:1.