#BD88C6

#BD88C6

Overview

#BD88C6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 189, 136, 198, in HSL 291.3°, 35.2%, 65.5%, and in CMYK 4.5%, 31.3%, 0.0%, 22.4%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BD88C6

RGB

189, 136, 198

HSL

291.3, 35.2%, 65.5%

HSV

291.3, 31.3%, 77.6%

CMYK

4.5%, 31.3%, 0.0%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.6998 0.106 321.5

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: #BD88C6;
color: #BD88C6;
border-color: #BD88C6;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.5:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BD88C6?

RGB(189, 136, 198) · HSL(291.3, 35.2%, 65.5%) · CMYK(4.5%, 31.3%, 0.0%, 22.4%)

Does #BD88C6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.8:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BD88C6?

Use 000000 text on a #BD88C6 background; contrast on black is 7.5:1.