Magenta / Fuchsia

Q: How do I use #BC2BE9 in CSS?

You can use #BC2BE9 in CSS with: background-color: #BC2BE9; or color: #BC2BE9; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 43, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 82%, 0%, 9%.

#BC2BE9

Magenta / Fuchsia is a cool medium color with the hex code #BC2BE9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 188, 43, 233 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 82%, 0%, 9% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Magenta / Fuchsia color values

HEX: #BC2BE9
RGB: 188, 43, 233
HSL: 286°, 81%, 54%
CMYK: 19, 82, 0, 9

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Magenta / Fuchsia sits at 286° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 81%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Magenta / Fuchsia is rendered as rgb(188, 43, 233), where the blue channel is highest at 233, anchoring the color in the cool register. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Magenta / Fuchsia translates to a CMYK breakdown of 19C 82M 0Y 9K. The low-to-moderate black value (9%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (82%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Magenta / Fuchsia

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BC2BE9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 43, 233;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BC2BE9',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 19%
M: 82%
Y: 0%
K: 9%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 43, 233)
rgba(188, 43, 233, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

8 brand s with colors near 286° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BC2BE9?

#BC2BE9 is Magenta / Fuchsia, a cool medium color with RGB values of 188, 43, 233. It has a hue of 286°, 81% saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BC2BE9?

The RGB color code for #BC2BE9 is rgb(188, 43, 233). This means it contains 188 red, 43 green, and 233 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Magenta / Fuchsia a warm or cool color?

Magenta / Fuchsia (#BC2BE9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BC2BE9 in CSS?

You can use #BC2BE9 in CSS with: background-color: #BC2BE9; or color: #BC2BE9; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 43, 233). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 82%, 0%, 9%.