#BB38CC

#BB38CC

Color Values

HEX

#BB38CC

RGB

187, 56, 204

HSL

293.1, 59.2%, 51.0%

HSV

293.1, 72.5%, 80.0%

CMYK

8.3%, 72.5%, 0.0%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.5926 0.2334 322.9

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: #BB38CC;
color: #BB38CC;
border-color: #BB38CC;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB38CC?

RGB(187, 56, 204) · HSL(293.1, 59.2%, 51.0%) · CMYK(8.3%, 72.5%, 0.0%, 20.0%)

Does #BB38CC meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.61:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB38CC?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BB38CC background; contrast on black is 4.55:1.