#BB5BA5

#BB5BA5

Color Values

HEX

#BB5BA5

RGB

187, 91, 165

HSL

313.7, 41.4%, 54.5%

HSV

313.7, 51.3%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.3%, 11.8%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.6118 0.1528 336.8

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: #BB5BA5;
color: #BB5BA5;
border-color: #BB5BA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.15:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB5BA5?

RGB(187, 91, 165) · HSL(313.7, 41.4%, 54.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.3%, 11.8%, 26.7%)

Does #BB5BA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.08:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB5BA5?

Use 000000 text on a #BB5BA5 background; contrast on black is 5.15:1.