#BB85BD

#BB85BD

Color Values

HEX

#BB85BD

RGB

187, 133, 189

HSL

297.9, 29.8%, 63.1%

HSV

297.9, 29.6%, 74.1%

CMYK

1.1%, 29.6%, 0.0%, 25.9%

OKLCH

0.6888 0.1005 325.4

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: #BB85BD;
color: #BB85BD;
border-color: #BB85BD;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.92:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.2:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BB85BD?

RGB(187, 133, 189) · HSL(297.9, 29.8%, 63.1%) · CMYK(1.1%, 29.6%, 0.0%, 25.9%)

Does #BB85BD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.92:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BB85BD?

Use 000000 text on a #BB85BD background; contrast on black is 7.2:1.