#BB11B8

#BB11B8

Color Values

HEX

#BB11B8

RGB

187, 17, 184

HSL

301.1, 83.3%, 40.0%

HSV

301.1, 90.9%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.9%, 1.6%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.5579 0.248 329.2

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: #BB11B8;
color: #BB11B8;
border-color: #BB11B8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB11B8?

RGB(187, 17, 184) · HSL(301.1, 83.3%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.9%, 1.6%, 26.7%)

Does #BB11B8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.41:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB11B8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BB11B8 background; contrast on black is 3.89:1.