#BD5F9B

#BD5F9B

Color Values

HEX

#BD5F9B

RGB

189, 95, 155

HSL

321.7, 41.6%, 55.7%

HSV

321.7, 49.7%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.7%, 18.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6161 0.1403 343.0

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: #BD5F9B;
color: #BD5F9B;
border-color: #BD5F9B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.27:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD5F9B?

RGB(189, 95, 155) · HSL(321.7, 41.6%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.7%, 18.0%, 25.9%)

Does #BD5F9B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.98:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD5F9B?

Use 000000 text on a #BD5F9B background; contrast on black is 5.27:1.