#BD6DB5

#BD6DB5

Overview

#BD6DB5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 189, 109, 181, in HSL 306.0°, 37.7%, 58.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 42.3%, 4.2%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD6DB5

RGB

189, 109, 181

HSL

306.0, 37.7%, 58.4%

HSV

306.0, 42.3%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 42.3%, 4.2%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6479 0.1371 330.7

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: #BD6DB5;
color: #BD6DB5;
border-color: #BD6DB5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD6DB5?

RGB(189, 109, 181) · HSL(306.0, 37.7%, 58.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 42.3%, 4.2%, 25.9%)

Does #BD6DB5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.49:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD6DB5?

Use 000000 text on a #BD6DB5 background; contrast on black is 6.02:1.