#BB498C

#BB498C

Overview

#BB498C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 187, 73, 140, in HSL 324.7°, 45.6%, 51.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.0%, 25.1%, 26.7%. The nearest named color is Mulberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#BB498C

RGB

187, 73, 140

HSL

324.7, 45.6%, 51.0%

HSV

324.7, 61.0%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.0%, 25.1%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.5779 0.1639 347.1

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: #BB498C;
color: #BB498C;
border-color: #BB498C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB498C?

RGB(187, 73, 140) · HSL(324.7, 45.6%, 51.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.0%, 25.1%, 26.7%)

Does #BB498C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.72:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB498C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #BB498C background; contrast on black is 4.44:1.