#BB599C

#BB599C

Color Values

HEX

#BB599C

RGB

187, 89, 156

HSL

319.0, 41.9%, 54.1%

HSV

319.0, 52.4%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.4%, 16.6%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.6053 0.1493 341.0

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: #BB599C;
color: #BB599C;
border-color: #BB599C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB599C?

RGB(187, 89, 156) · HSL(319.0, 41.9%, 54.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.4%, 16.6%, 26.7%)

Does #BB599C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.18:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB599C?

Use 000000 text on a #BB599C background; contrast on black is 5.02:1.