#BD71EC

#BD71EC

Overview

#BD71EC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 189, 113, 236, in HSL 277.1°, 76.4%, 68.4%, and in CMYK 19.9%, 52.1%, 0.0%, 7.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD71EC

RGB

189, 113, 236

HSL

277.1, 76.4%, 68.4%

HSV

277.1, 52.1%, 92.5%

CMYK

19.9%, 52.1%, 0.0%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.6809 0.1872 310.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Light purples and lavenders evoke romance, nostalgia, and gentle luxury. They are calming and slightly whimsical, often associated with springtime flowers and delicate fragrance. Lavender tones stimulate creativity and imagination while maintaining a sense of refinement.

Design Usage

Soft purple is popular in beauty brands, creative platforms, and children's educational apps. It creates distinctive card backgrounds and feature highlights that feel premium without being heavy. Pair it with sage green or warm gold for a sophisticated, trend-forward color combination.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #BD71EC;
color: #BD71EC;
border-color: #BD71EC;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD71EC?

RGB(189, 113, 236) · HSL(277.1, 76.4%, 68.4%) · CMYK(19.9%, 52.1%, 0.0%, 7.5%)

Does #BD71EC meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.12:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD71EC?

Use 000000 text on a #BD71EC background; contrast on black is 6.74:1.