#BD499D

#BD499D

Color Values

HEX

#BD499D

RGB

189, 73, 157

HSL

316.6, 46.8%, 51.4%

HSV

316.6, 61.4%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.4%, 16.9%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5879 0.1765 340.0

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: #BD499D;
color: #BD499D;
border-color: #BD499D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.56:1

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 #BD499D?

RGB(189, 73, 157) · HSL(316.6, 46.8%, 51.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.4%, 16.9%, 25.9%)

Does #BD499D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD499D?

Use 000000 text on a #BD499D background; contrast on black is 4.6:1.