#BB55A8

#BB55A8

Color Values

HEX

#BB55A8

RGB

187, 85, 168

HSL

311.2, 42.9%, 53.3%

HSV

311.2, 54.5%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.5%, 10.2%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.605 0.1649 335.1

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: #BB55A8;
color: #BB55A8;
border-color: #BB55A8;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.98:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB55A8?

RGB(187, 85, 168) · HSL(311.2, 42.9%, 53.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.5%, 10.2%, 26.7%)

Does #BB55A8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.22:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB55A8?

Use 000000 text on a #BB55A8 background; contrast on black is 4.98:1.