#BD6DB9

#BD6DB9

Overview

#BD6DB9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 189, 109, 185, in HSL 303.0°, 37.7%, 58.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 42.3%, 2.1%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD6DB9

RGB

189, 109, 185

HSL

303.0, 37.7%, 58.4%

HSV

303.0, 42.3%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 42.3%, 2.1%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6496 0.1408 328.9

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: #BD6DB9;
color: #BD6DB9;
border-color: #BD6DB9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD6DB9?

RGB(189, 109, 185) · HSL(303.0, 37.7%, 58.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 42.3%, 2.1%, 25.9%)

Does #BD6DB9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.47:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD6DB9?

Use 000000 text on a #BD6DB9 background; contrast on black is 6.05:1.