#BB38A2

#BB38A2

Overview

#BB38A2 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 187, 56, 162, in HSL 311.5°, 53.9%, 47.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.1%, 13.4%, 26.7%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BB38A2

RGB

187, 56, 162

HSL

311.5, 53.9%, 47.6%

HSV

311.5, 70.1%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.1%, 13.4%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.5695 0.2013 336.6

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: #BB38A2;
color: #BB38A2;
border-color: #BB38A2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB38A2?

RGB(187, 56, 162) · HSL(311.5, 53.9%, 47.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.1%, 13.4%, 26.7%)

Does #BB38A2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB38A2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BB38A2 background; contrast on black is 4.2:1.