#BD5FAE

#BD5FAE

Overview

#BD5FAE is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 189, 95, 174, in HSL 309.6°, 41.6%, 55.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 49.7%, 7.9%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD5FAE

RGB

189, 95, 174

HSL

309.6, 41.6%, 55.7%

HSV

309.6, 49.7%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.7%, 7.9%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.624 0.1549 333.6

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: #BD5FAE;
color: #BD5FAE;
border-color: #BD5FAE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD5FAE?

RGB(189, 95, 174) · HSL(309.6, 41.6%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.7%, 7.9%, 25.9%)

Does #BD5FAE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD5FAE?

Use 000000 text on a #BD5FAE background; contrast on black is 5.41:1.