#BB5EB5

#BB5EB5

Color Values

HEX

#BB5EB5

RGB

187, 94, 181

HSL

303.9, 40.6%, 55.1%

HSV

303.9, 49.7%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.7%, 3.2%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.6232 0.1613 329.8

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: #BB5EB5;
color: #BB5EB5;
border-color: #BB5EB5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.38:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB5EB5?

RGB(187, 94, 181) · HSL(303.9, 40.6%, 55.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 49.7%, 3.2%, 26.7%)

Does #BB5EB5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.9:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB5EB5?

Use 000000 text on a #BB5EB5 background; contrast on black is 5.38:1.