#BB42BE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB42BE?

RGB(187, 66, 190), HSL(298.5, 48.8%, 50.2%), CMYK(1.6%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 25.5%).

Q: Does #BB42BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.53:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BB42BE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 187, 66, 190, in HSL 298.5°, 48.8%, 50.2%, and in CMYK 1.6%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 25.5%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#BB42BE

RGB

187, 66, 190

HSL

298.5, 48.8%, 50.2%

HSV

298.5, 65.3%, 74.5%

CMYK

1.6%, 65.3%, 0.0%, 25.5%

OKLCH

0.5938 0.2103 326.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumorchid 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.