#BD408D

#BD408D

Color Values

HEX

#BD408D

RGB

189, 64, 141

HSL

323.0, 49.4%, 49.6%

HSV

323.0, 66.1%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.1%, 25.4%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5711 0.1788 346.3

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: #BD408D;
color: #BD408D;
border-color: #BD408D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD408D?

RGB(189, 64, 141) · HSL(323.0, 49.4%, 49.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.1%, 25.4%, 25.9%)

Does #BD408D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD408D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BD408D background; contrast on black is 4.28:1.