#BB40C4

#BB40C4

Color Values

HEX

#BB40C4

RGB

187, 64, 196

HSL

295.9, 52.8%, 51.0%

HSV

295.9, 67.3%, 76.9%

CMYK

4.6%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5951 0.2177 325.0

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: #BB40C4;
color: #BB40C4;
border-color: #BB40C4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.64:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB40C4?

RGB(187, 64, 196) · HSL(295.9, 52.8%, 51.0%) · CMYK(4.6%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 23.1%)

Does #BB40C4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.52:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB40C4?

Use 000000 text on a #BB40C4 background; contrast on black is 4.64:1.