Color #BB2B70 Color / Colour Code #BB2B70
This page shows the hex color code for color #bb2b70 (#BB2B70). The colour is a pink tone with 63% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BB2B70 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BB2B70 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 301, 331, and 1 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 331, 91, and 211 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BB2B70
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 331 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 331 to 16 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 331 with its complement at 151 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 #BB2B70
Lightness variations at hue 331 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BB2B70
Design Use Cases for #BB2B70
Vibrant Brand Color
#BB2B70 has a strong 63% 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 45% lightness, #BB2B70 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
#BB2B70 is in the pink range (hue 331). 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 #BB2B70 (hue 331) to its complement at hue 151. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 1. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bb2b70, #2abb75);
CSS Code for #BB2B70
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Colors visually similar to #BB2B70 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BB2B70 (#BB2B70)
#BB2B70 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 187 red, 43 green, and 112 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 331 degrees with 63% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BB2B70 is 94/255 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, 77% magenta, 40% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BB2B70 against white is 5.69:1 and against black is 3.69:1. 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 #2ABB75 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BB2B70. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BB2AB9 and #BB2D2A, 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 #BB2B70
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BB2B70?
- #BB2B70 is Color #BB2B70, a pink color (colour) with RGB(187, 43, 112), HSL(331, 63%, 45%), and CMYK(0%, 77%, 40%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 94/255.
- Is #BB2B70 accessible for text?
- Against white, #BB2B70 has a contrast ratio of 5.69:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.69:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BB2B70?
- The complementary colour is #2ABB75 (hue 151). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BB2AB9 and #BB2D2A. The triadic palette adds #70BB2A and #2A70BB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BB2B70 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bb2b70; or rgb(187, 43, 112); or hsl(331, 63%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 331 63% 45%; 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.