Color swatch image showing #BB3380 with RGB(187,51,128) values

#BB3380 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB3380 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB3380 Color Information

#BB3380 RGB value is (187, 51, 128). The hex color red value is 187, green is 51, and blue is 128. Its HSL format shows a hue of 326°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 32 percent, 27 percent.

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#BB3380 Color Meaning

Color #BB3380 communicates intensity refined by discipline. #BB3380 deep pink violet blend (#BB3380) carries emotional depth while maintaining visual control, giving #BB3380 a composed yet passionate presence. Psychologically, color #BB3380 enhances emotional focus and motivation. #BB3380 channels strong feelings into purposeful action rather than impulsive behavior. In cultural contexts, #BB3380 is found in expressive fashion, performance art, and identity driven branding. On a spiritual level, #BB3380 represents emotional mastery, self confidence, and inner alignment between desire and reason.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB3380 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
#BB3380
RGB
rgb(187, 51, 128)
HSL
hsl(326°, 57%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 32%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(326°, 73%, 73%)
XYZ
25.5736 14.4910 21.8712
Yxy
14.4910 0.4129 0.2340
Hunter Lab
38.0670 4.1763 -0.6837
CIE-Lab
44.9290 60.1661 -12.0800

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue128 / 255 (50%)
50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB3380 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

#BB3380 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 #BB3380 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.

#FFFFFF
#BB3380

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB3380 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

#BB3380

protanopia

#807f6d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB3380;

Text Color

color: #BB3380;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB3380;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB338040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB3380;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB3380 0%, #701f4d 100%);

#BB3380 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BB3380 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.