#BB499D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB499D?

RGB(187, 73, 157), HSL(315.8, 45.6%, 51.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 61.0%, 16.0%, 26.7%).

Q: Does #BB499D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.61:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BB499D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 187, 73, 157, in HSL 315.8°, 45.6%, 51.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.0%, 16.0%, 26.7%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#BB499D

RGB

187, 73, 157

HSL

315.8, 45.6%, 51.0%

HSV

315.8, 61.0%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.0%, 16.0%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.585 0.175 339.3

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Red Violet

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.