#BD499C

#BD499C

Color Values

HEX

#BD499C

RGB

189, 73, 156

HSL

317.1, 46.8%, 51.4%

HSV

317.1, 61.4%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.4%, 17.5%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5875 0.1758 340.4

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: #BD499C;
color: #BD499C;
border-color: #BD499C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD499C?

RGB(189, 73, 156) · HSL(317.1, 46.8%, 51.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.4%, 17.5%, 25.9%)

Does #BD499C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.57:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD499C?

Use 000000 text on a #BD499C background; contrast on black is 4.6:1.