#BD42D2

#BD42D2

Color Values

HEX

#BD42D2

RGB

189, 66, 210

HSL

291.2, 61.5%, 54.1%

HSV

291.2, 68.6%, 82.4%

CMYK

10.0%, 68.6%, 0.0%, 17.6%

OKLCH

0.608 0.2279 321.5

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: #BD42D2;
color: #BD42D2;
border-color: #BD42D2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.87:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD42D2?

RGB(189, 66, 210) · HSL(291.2, 61.5%, 54.1%) · CMYK(10.0%, 68.6%, 0.0%, 17.6%)

Does #BD42D2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.31:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD42D2?

Use 000000 text on a #BD42D2 background; contrast on black is 4.87:1.