Color swatch image showing #BB337D with RGB(187,51,125) values

#BB337D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB337D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB337D Color Information

#BB337D RGB value is (187, 51, 125). The hex color red value is 187, green is 51, and blue is 125. Its HSL format shows a hue of 327°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 33 percent, 27 percent.

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#BB337D Color Meaning

Color #BB337D communicates intensity refined by discipline. #BB337D deep pink violet blend (#BB337D) carries emotional depth while maintaining visual control, giving #BB337D a composed yet passionate presence. Psychologically, color #BB337D enhances emotional focus and motivation. #BB337D channels strong feelings into purposeful action rather than impulsive behavior. In cultural contexts, #BB337D is found in expressive fashion, performance art, and identity driven branding. On a spiritual level, #BB337D represents emotional mastery, self confidence, and inner alignment between desire and reason.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB337D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#BB337D
RGB
rgb(187, 51, 125)
HSL
hsl(327°, 57%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 33%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(327°, 73%, 73%)
XYZ
25.3790 14.4131 20.8464
Yxy
14.4131 0.4185 0.2377
Hunter Lab
37.9646 4.1225 -0.5766
CIE-Lab
44.8197 59.8163 -10.4096

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue125 / 255 (49%)
49%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB337D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#BB337D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #BB337D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#BB337D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB337D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#BB337D

protanopia

#807f6b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB337D;

Text Color

color: #BB337D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB337D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB337D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB337D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB337D 0%, #701f4b 100%);

#BB337D Color FAQs

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