#BD498E

#BD498E

Color Values

HEX

#BD498E

RGB

189, 73, 142

HSL

324.3, 46.8%, 51.4%

HSV

324.3, 61.4%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.4%, 24.9%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5817 0.1668 346.8

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: #BD498E;
color: #BD498E;
border-color: #BD498E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD498E?

RGB(189, 73, 142) · HSL(324.3, 46.8%, 51.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.4%, 24.9%, 25.9%)

Does #BD498E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.66:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD498E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BD498E background; contrast on black is 4.51:1.