#BB42AD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB42AD?

RGB(187, 66, 173), HSL(306.9, 47.8%, 49.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 64.7%, 7.5%, 26.7%).

Q: Does #BB42AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.67:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BB42AD is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 187, 66, 173, in HSL 306.9°, 47.8%, 49.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.7%, 7.5%, 26.7%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BB42AD

RGB

187, 66, 173

HSL

306.9, 47.8%, 49.6%

HSV

306.9, 64.7%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.7%, 7.5%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.5848 0.1967 332.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: orchid 3

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.