#BC1590 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC1590

#BC1590 is a vivid magenta color. In RGB it is (188, 21, 144), and in HSL it is (316°, 80%, 41%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameMedium Violet Red

HEX

#BC1590

RGB

188, 21, 144

HSL

316°, 80%, 41%

CMYK

0%, 89%, 23%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC1590;
background-color: #BC1590;
border-color: #BC1590;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC1590;
border: 2px solid #BC1590;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC1590]
text-[#BC1590]
border-[#BC1590]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC1590]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC1590, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC1590; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC1590; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #BC1590; background-color: #BC159015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC159020; border-left: 4px solid #BC1590; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #BC1590; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC1590 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 21, 144

Red: 188 / Green: 21 / Blue: 144

HSL

316°, 80%, 41%

Hue: 316° / Saturation: 80% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

0%, 89%, 23%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 89% / Yellow: 23% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC1590?

#BC1590 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

15BC42

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC1590 to RGB:

rgb(188, 21, 144)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC1590 to HSL:

hsl(316, 80%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC1590 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 89%, 23%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold magenta tone, #BC1590 has RGB (188, 21, 144) and HSL (316°, 80%, 41%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC1590 is #15BC42, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9515BC.

Use #BC1590 in CSS: color: #BC1590 or background-color: #BC1590. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC1590

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.65:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC1590?

#BC1590 is a bold magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #BC1590?

#BC1590 in RGB is (188, 21, 144) - 188 red, 21 green, and 144 blue.

How to use #BC1590 in CSS?

Use #BC1590 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC1590?

#15BC42 (complementary), #9515BC (analogous), and #770D5B (lighter shade) work well with #BC1590.