#BD40C3

#BD40C3

Color Values

HEX

#BD40C3

RGB

189, 64, 195

HSL

297.3, 52.2%, 50.8%

HSV

297.3, 67.2%, 76.5%

CMYK

3.1%, 67.2%, 0.0%, 23.5%

OKLCH

0.5974 0.2179 326.0

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: #BD40C3;
color: #BD40C3;
border-color: #BD40C3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD40C3?

RGB(189, 64, 195) · HSL(297.3, 52.2%, 50.8%) · CMYK(3.1%, 67.2%, 0.0%, 23.5%)

Does #BD40C3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #BD40C3?

Use 000000 text on a #BD40C3 background; contrast on black is 4.69:1.