No image schema for dynamic color

#BB3371 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BB3371 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BB3371 Color Information

#BB3371 RGB value is (187, 51, 113). The hex color red value is 187, green is 51, and blue is 113. Its HSL format shows a hue of 333°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 40 percent, 27percent.

#BB3371
rgb(187, 51, 113)
ColorMean
Share

#BB3371 Color Meaning

Color #BB3371 conveys controlled passion, artistic depth, and emotional resilience. #BB3371 darker reddish-purple combines intensity with subtle sophistication, creating a more contemplative energy. Psychologically, color #BB3371 encourages self-reflection, emotional balance, and purposeful action. Culturally, color #BB3371 is seen as a refined alternative to bright pinks and reds in Western design, suggesting confidence without overwhelming boldness. In Eastern traditions, #BB3371 can represent protective energy and vitality. Fengshui considers #BB3371 supportive for creative workspaces that require thoughtful engagement and emotional focus. Spiritually, color #BB3371 aligns with the Heart and Sacral chakras, enhancing both love and creative energy. Its medium-dark tone makes #BB3371 suitable for sophisticated designs, fashion, and artwork where depth and emotion are desired.

Color Conversion

Convert #BB3371 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
#BB3371
RGB
rgb(187, 51, 113)
HSL
hsl(333°, 57%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 40%, 27%)
HSV
hsv(333°, 73%, 73%)
XYZ
24.6580 14.1247 17.0495
Yxy
14.1247 0.4416 0.2530
Hunter Lab
37.5828 3.9249 -0.1850
CIE-Lab
44.4112 58.4983 -3.6415

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red187 / 255 (73%)
73%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue113 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)
27%

Color Variations

#BB3371 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

#BB3371 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 #BB3371 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
#BB3371

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BB3371 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

#BB3371

protanopia

#807f62

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BB3371;

Text Color

color: #BB3371;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BB3371;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BB337140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BB3371;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BB3371 0%, #701f43 100%);

#BB3371 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BB3371 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.