#BF499D

#BF499D

Color Values

HEX

#BF499D

RGB

191, 73, 157

HSL

317.3, 48.0%, 51.8%

HSV

317.3, 61.8%, 74.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.8%, 17.8%, 25.1%

OKLCH

0.5908 0.1779 340.6

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: #BF499D;
color: #BF499D;
border-color: #BF499D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BF499D?

RGB(191, 73, 157) · HSL(317.3, 48.0%, 51.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.8%, 17.8%, 25.1%)

Does #BF499D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.51:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BF499D?

Use 000000 text on a #BF499D background; contrast on black is 4.66:1.