#BB11B3

#BB11B3

Color Values

HEX

#BB11B3

RGB

187, 17, 179

HSL

302.8, 83.3%, 40.0%

HSV

302.8, 90.9%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.9%, 4.3%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.5549 0.2447 330.7

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: #BB11B3;
color: #BB11B3;
border-color: #BB11B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.46:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB11B3?

RGB(187, 17, 179) · HSL(302.8, 83.3%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.9%, 4.3%, 26.7%)

Does #BB11B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.46:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB11B3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BB11B3 background; contrast on black is 3.84:1.