#BD40D1

#BD40D1

Color Values

HEX

#BD40D1

RGB

189, 64, 209

HSL

291.7, 61.2%, 53.5%

HSV

291.7, 69.4%, 82.0%

CMYK

9.6%, 69.4%, 0.0%, 18.0%

OKLCH

0.6055 0.2294 321.8

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: #BD40D1;
color: #BD40D1;
border-color: #BD40D1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD40D1?

RGB(189, 64, 209) · HSL(291.7, 61.2%, 53.5%) · CMYK(9.6%, 69.4%, 0.0%, 18.0%)

Does #BD40D1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.36:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD40D1?

Use 000000 text on a #BD40D1 background; contrast on black is 4.82:1.