#BE42C1

#BE42C1

Overview

#BE42C1 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 190, 66, 193, in HSL 298.6°, 50.6%, 50.8%, and in CMYK 1.6%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 24.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#BE42C1

RGB

190, 66, 193

HSL

298.6, 50.6%, 50.8%

HSV

298.6, 65.8%, 75.7%

CMYK

1.6%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.5996 0.2143 326.9

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: #BE42C1;
color: #BE42C1;
border-color: #BE42C1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BE42C1?

RGB(190, 66, 193) · HSL(298.6, 50.6%, 50.8%) · CMYK(1.6%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 24.3%)

Does #BE42C1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.43:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BE42C1?

Use 000000 text on a #BE42C1 background; contrast on black is 4.74:1.