#BB42BD

#BB42BD

Color Values

HEX

#BB42BD

RGB

187, 66, 189

HSL

299.0, 48.2%, 50.0%

HSV

299.0, 65.1%, 74.1%

CMYK

1.1%, 65.1%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.5932 0.2095 327.2

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: #BB42BD;
color: #BB42BD;
border-color: #BB42BD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB42BD?

RGB(187, 66, 189) · HSL(299.0, 48.2%, 50.0%) · CMYK(1.1%, 65.1%, 0.0%, 25.9%)

Does #BB42BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB42BD?

Use 000000 text on a #BB42BD background; contrast on black is 4.63:1.