#BB1172

#BB1172

Color Values

HEX

#BB1172

RGB

187, 17, 114

HSL

325.8, 83.3%, 40.0%

HSV

325.8, 90.9%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.9%, 39.0%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.5233 0.2077 354.0

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: #BB1172;
color: #BB1172;
border-color: #BB1172;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 600 #DB2777

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.11:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB1172?

RGB(187, 17, 114) · HSL(325.8, 83.3%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.9%, 39.0%, 26.7%)

Does #BB1172 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.11:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB1172?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BB1172 background; contrast on black is 3.44:1.