#BB6CB1

#BB6CB1

Overview

#BB6CB1 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 187, 108, 177, in HSL 307.6°, 36.7%, 57.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 42.2%, 5.3%, 26.7%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#BB6CB1

RGB

187, 108, 177

HSL

307.6, 36.7%, 57.8%

HSV

307.6, 42.2%, 73.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 42.2%, 5.3%, 26.7%

OKLCH

0.6422 0.1338 331.8

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: #BB6CB1;
color: #BB6CB1;
border-color: #BB6CB1;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.56:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.89:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB6CB1?

RGB(187, 108, 177) · HSL(307.6, 36.7%, 57.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 42.2%, 5.3%, 26.7%)

Does #BB6CB1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.56:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB6CB1?

Use 000000 text on a #BB6CB1 background; contrast on black is 5.89:1.