#BB00CC

#BB00CC

Color Values

HEX

#BB00CC

RGB

187, 0, 204

HSL

295.0, 100.0%, 40.0%

HSV

295.0, 100.0%, 80.0%

CMYK

8.3%, 100.0%, 0.0%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.5667 0.2668 323.7

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: #BB00CC;
color: #BB00CC;
border-color: #BB00CC;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.27:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB00CC?

RGB(187, 0, 204) · HSL(295.0, 100.0%, 40.0%) · CMYK(8.3%, 100.0%, 0.0%, 20.0%)

Does #BB00CC meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.27:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB00CC?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BB00CC background; contrast on black is 3.98:1.