Information about #BA40C2 color

#BA40C2 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BA40C2 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(186, 64, 194) — 72.9% red, 25.1% green, 76.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 3 / 51 / 0 / 24. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BA40C2 presents itself as a confidently colored electric magenta — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Purpley Pink (#C83CB9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pinky Purple (#C94CBE) and Purple Flower (#A74AC7).

The recipe behind #BA40C2 is rgb(186, 64, 194), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #BA40C2 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.6:1. #BA40C2 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BA40C2 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BA40C2 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BA40C2

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Purpley Pink color link
Purpley Pink

#C83CB9

Pinky Purple color link
Pinky Purple

#C94CBE

Steel Pink color link
Steel Pink

#CC33CC

Byzantine color link
Byzantine

#BD33A4

Purple Plum color link
Purple Plum

#9C51B6

Dark Orchid color link
Dark Orchid

#9932CC

Purply color link
Purply

#983FB2

Barney color link
Barney

#AC1DB8

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BA40C2
  • RGB186, 64, 194
  • CMYK3, 51, 0, 24
  • CSSrgb(186, 64, 194)
  • HSL296°, 52%, 51%
  • HSL Precise296.308°, 51.587%, 50.588%
  • HSV296°, 67%, 76%
  • HSB296°, 67%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.729
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.761
  • GLSLvec3(0.729, 0.251, 0.761)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.729, 0.251, 0.761, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.729, 0.251, 0.761)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB72.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB76.1%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBA40C2
  • DECIMAL ID12206274
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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