#BD6EB1

#BD6EB1

Overview

#BD6EB1 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 189, 110, 177, in HSL 309.1°, 37.4%, 58.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 41.8%, 6.3%, 25.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD6EB1

RGB

189, 110, 177

HSL

309.1, 37.4%, 58.6%

HSV

309.1, 41.8%, 74.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 41.8%, 6.3%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6477 0.1318 332.7

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: #BD6EB1;
color: #BD6EB1;
border-color: #BD6EB1;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.03:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD6EB1?

RGB(189, 110, 177) · HSL(309.1, 37.4%, 58.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 41.8%, 6.3%, 25.9%)

Does #BD6EB1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD6EB1?

Use 000000 text on a #BD6EB1 background; contrast on black is 6.03:1.