Color #BB255A Color / Colour Code #BB255A
This page shows the hex color code for color #bb255a (#BB255A). The colour is a pink tone with 67% saturation and 44% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BB255A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BB255A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 309, 339, and 9 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 339, 99, and 219 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BB255A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 339 and saturation at 67%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 339 to 24 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 339 with its complement at 159 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BB255A
Lightness variations at hue 339 and 67% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BB255A
Design Use Cases for #BB255A
Vibrant Brand Color
#BB255A has a strong 67% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 44% lightness, #BB255A is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Playfulness & Compassion
#BB255A is in the pink range (hue 339). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BB255A (hue 339) to its complement at hue 159. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 9. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bb255a, #25bb87);
CSS Code for #BB255A
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Colors visually similar to #BB255A based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BB255A (#BB255A)
#BB255A is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 187 red, 37 green, and 90 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 339 degrees with 67% saturation and 44% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BB255A is 88/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 80% magenta, 52% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BB255A against white is 5.96:1 and against black is 3.53:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 31% lightness.
The complementary colour #25BB87 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BB255A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BB25A5 and #BB3C25, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #BB255A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BB255A?
- #BB255A is Color #BB255A, a pink color (colour) with RGB(187, 37, 90), HSL(339, 67%, 44%), and CMYK(0%, 80%, 52%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 88/255.
- Is #BB255A accessible for text?
- Against white, #BB255A has a contrast ratio of 5.96:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.53:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BB255A?
- The complementary colour is #25BB87 (hue 159). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BB25A5 and #BB3C25. The triadic palette adds #5ABB25 and #255ABB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BB255A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bb255a; or rgb(187, 37, 90); or hsl(339, 67%, 44%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 339 67% 44%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.