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#BB339B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB339B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB339B Color Information

#BB339B RGB value is (187, 51, 155). The hex color red value is 187, green is 51, and blue is 155. Its HSL format shows a hue of 314°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 17 percent, 27percent.

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#BB339B Color Meaning

Color #BB339B signifies imaginative richness, reflective depth, and controlled vibrancy. In color psychology, #BB339B promotes creative thinking, balanced attention, and emotional awareness. In cultures and history, color #BB339B appears in art, textiles, and ceremonial decoration, symbolizing sophistication, heritage, and visual complexity. From a spiritual perspective, color #BB339B embodies mindful observation, deliberate creativity, and balanced energy. #BB339B encourages thoughtful reflection and measured engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB339B 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
#BB339B
RGB
rgb(187, 51, 155)
HSL
hsl(314°, 57%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 17%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(314°, 73%, 73%)
XYZ
27.5937 15.2990 32.5090
Yxy
15.2990 0.3660 0.2029
Hunter Lab
39.1139 4.7465 -1.8275
CIE-Lab
46.0410 63.6575 -26.7059

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue155 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB339B 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

#BB339B 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 #BB339B 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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#BB339B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB339B 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

#BB339B

protanopia

#807f82

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB339B;

Text Color

color: #BB339B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB339B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB339B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB339B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB339B 0%, #701f5d 100%);

#BB339B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BB339B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.