#BD508C

#BD508C

Color Values

HEX

#BD508C

RGB

189, 80, 140

HSL

327.0, 45.2%, 52.7%

HSV

327.0, 57.7%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.7%, 25.9%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5896 0.1551 348.7

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: #BD508C;
color: #BD508C;
border-color: #BD508C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD508C?

RGB(189, 80, 140) · HSL(327.0, 45.2%, 52.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.7%, 25.9%, 25.9%)

Does #BD508C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD508C?

Use 000000 text on a #BD508C background; contrast on black is 4.69:1.