Color #BB4497 Color / Colour Code #BB4497
This page shows the hex color code for color #bb4497 (#BB4497). The colour is a pink tone with 47% saturation and 50% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BB4497 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BB4497 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 288, 318, and 348 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 318, 78, and 198 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BB4497
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 318 and saturation at 47%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 318 to 3 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 318 with its complement at 138 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 #BB4497
Lightness variations at hue 318 and 47% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BB4497
Design Use Cases for #BB4497
Balanced UI Color
At 47% saturation, #BB4497 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 50% lightness, #BB4497 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Playfulness & Compassion
#BB4497 is in the pink range (hue 318). 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 #BB4497 (hue 318) to its complement at hue 138. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 348. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bb4497, #44bb68);
CSS Code for #BB4497
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Colors visually similar to #BB4497 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BB4497 (#BB4497)
#BB4497 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 187 red, 68 green, and 151 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 318 degrees with 47% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BB4497 is 113/255 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, 64% magenta, 19% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BB4497 against white is 4.79:1 and against black is 4.39:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 35% lightness.
The complementary colour #44BB68 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BB4497. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A344BB and #BB445C, 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 #BB4497
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BB4497?
- #BB4497 is Color #BB4497, a pink color (colour) with RGB(187, 68, 151), HSL(318, 47%, 50%), and CMYK(0%, 64%, 19%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 113/255.
- Is #BB4497 accessible for text?
- Against white, #BB4497 has a contrast ratio of 4.79:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.39:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BB4497?
- The complementary colour is #44BB68 (hue 138). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A344BB and #BB445C. The triadic palette adds #97BB44 and #4497BB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BB4497 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bb4497; or rgb(187, 68, 151); or hsl(318, 47%, 50%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 318 47% 50%; 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.