#BF599D

#BF599D

Color Values

HEX

#BF599D

RGB

191, 89, 157

HSL

320.0, 44.3%, 54.9%

HSV

320.0, 53.4%, 74.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.4%, 17.8%, 25.1%

OKLCH

0.6111 0.1533 342.0

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: #BF599D;
color: #BF599D;
border-color: #BF599D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.13:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BF599D?

RGB(191, 89, 157) · HSL(320.0, 44.3%, 54.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.4%, 17.8%, 25.1%)

Does #BF599D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BF599D?

Use 000000 text on a #BF599D background; contrast on black is 5.13:1.