#BD599C

#BD599C

Color Values

HEX

#BD599C

RGB

189, 89, 156

HSL

319.8, 43.1%, 54.5%

HSV

319.8, 52.9%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.9%, 17.5%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.608 0.1509 341.8

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: #BD599C;
color: #BD599C;
border-color: #BD599C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.07:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD599C?

RGB(189, 89, 156) · HSL(319.8, 43.1%, 54.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.9%, 17.5%, 25.9%)

Does #BD599C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.14:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD599C?

Use 000000 text on a #BD599C background; contrast on black is 5.07:1.