#BB5199

#BB5199

Color Values

HEX

#BB5199

RGB

187, 81, 153

HSL

319.2, 43.8%, 52.5%

HSV

319.2, 56.7%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.7%, 18.2%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.5932 0.16 341.7

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: #BB5199;
color: #BB5199;
border-color: #BB5199;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB5199?

RGB(187, 81, 153) · HSL(319.2, 43.8%, 52.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.7%, 18.2%, 26.7%)

Does #BB5199 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.42:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB5199?

Use 000000 text on a #BB5199 background; contrast on black is 4.75:1.