Color swatch image showing #BB338A with RGB(187,51,138) values

#BB338A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB338A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB338A Color Information

#BB338A RGB value is (187, 51, 138). The hex color red value is 187, green is 51, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 322°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 26 percent, 27 percent.

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#BB338A Color Meaning

Color #BB338A communicates intensity refined by discipline. #BB338A deep pink violet blend (#BB338A) carries emotional depth while maintaining visual control, giving #BB338A a composed yet passionate presence. Psychologically, color #BB338A enhances emotional focus and motivation. #BB338A channels strong feelings into purposeful action rather than impulsive behavior. In cultural contexts, #BB338A is found in expressive fashion, performance art, and identity driven branding. On a spiritual level, #BB338A represents emotional mastery, self confidence, and inner alignment between desire and reason.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB338A 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
#BB338A
RGB
rgb(187, 51, 138)
HSL
hsl(322°, 57%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 26%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(322°, 73%, 73%)
XYZ
26.2648 14.7674 25.5108
Yxy
14.7674 0.3947 0.2219
Hunter Lab
38.4284 4.3690 -1.0683
CIE-Lab
45.3140 61.3886 -17.5830

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB338A 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

#BB338A 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 #BB338A 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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#BB338A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.31:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB338A 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

#BB338A

protanopia

#807f75

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB338A;

Text Color

color: #BB338A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB338A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB338A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB338A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB338A 0%, #701f52 100%);

#BB338A Color FAQs

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