#BB51BB

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB51BB?

RGB(187, 81, 187), HSL(300.0, 43.8%, 52.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 56.7%, 0.0%, 26.7%).

Q: Does #BB51BB meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.19:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#BB51BB is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 187, 81, 187, in HSL 300.0°, 43.8%, 52.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 56.7%, 0.0%, 26.7%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#BB51BB

RGB

187, 81, 187

HSL

300.0, 43.8%, 52.5%

HSV

300.0, 56.7%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.7%, 0.0%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.609 0.1869 327.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: orchid 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.