Color #BB358A Color / Colour Code #BB358A
This page shows the hex color code for color #bb358a (#BB358A). The colour is a pink tone with 56% saturation and 47% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BB358A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BB358A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 292, 322, and 352 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 322, 82, and 202 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BB358A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 322 and saturation at 56%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 322 to 7 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 322 with its complement at 142 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 #BB358A
Lightness variations at hue 322 and 56% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BB358A
Design Use Cases for #BB358A
Balanced UI Color
At 56% saturation, #BB358A strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 47% lightness, #BB358A 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
#BB358A is in the pink range (hue 322). 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 #BB358A (hue 322) to its complement at hue 142. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 352. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bb358a, #35bb66);
CSS Code for #BB358A
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About Color #BB358A (#BB358A)
#BB358A is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 187 red, 53 green, and 138 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 322 degrees with 56% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BB358A is 103/255 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, 72% magenta, 26% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BB358A against white is 5.26:1 and against black is 3.99:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 33% lightness.
The complementary colour #35BB66 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BB358A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A935BB and #BB3547, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BB358A?
- #BB358A is Color #BB358A, a pink color (colour) with RGB(187, 53, 138), HSL(322, 56%, 47%), and CMYK(0%, 72%, 26%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 103/255.
- Is #BB358A accessible for text?
- Against white, #BB358A has a contrast ratio of 5.26:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.99:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BB358A?
- The complementary colour is #35BB66 (hue 142). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A935BB and #BB3547. The triadic palette adds #8ABB35 and #358ABB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BB358A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bb358a; or rgb(187, 53, 138); or hsl(322, 56%, 47%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 322 56% 47%; 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.