Color #BB499B Color / Colour Code #BB499B
This page shows the hex color code for color #bb499b (#BB499B). The colour is a pink tone with 46% saturation and 51% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BB499B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BB499B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 287, 317, and 347 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 317, 77, and 197 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BB499B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 317 and saturation at 46%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 317 to 2 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 317 with its complement at 137 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 #BB499B
Lightness variations at hue 317 and 46% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BB499B
Design Use Cases for #BB499B
Balanced UI Color
At 46% saturation, #BB499B 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 51% lightness, #BB499B 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
#BB499B is in the pink range (hue 317). 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 #BB499B (hue 317) to its complement at hue 137. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 347. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bb499b, #49bc69);
CSS Code for #BB499B
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Colors visually similar to #BB499B based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BB499B (#BB499B)
#BB499B is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 187 red, 73 green, and 155 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 317 degrees with 46% saturation and 51% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BB499B is 116/255 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, 61% magenta, 17% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BB499B against white is 4.63:1 and against black is 4.54:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 36% lightness.
The complementary colour #49BC69 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BB499B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A349BC and #BC4961, 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 #BB499B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BB499B?
- #BB499B is Color #BB499B, a pink color (colour) with RGB(187, 73, 155), HSL(317, 46%, 51%), and CMYK(0%, 61%, 17%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 116/255.
- Is #BB499B accessible for text?
- Against white, #BB499B has a contrast ratio of 4.63:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.54:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BB499B?
- The complementary colour is #49BC69 (hue 137). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A349BC and #BC4961. The triadic palette adds #9BBC49 and #499BBC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BB499B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bb499b; or rgb(187, 73, 155); or hsl(317, 46%, 51%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 317 46% 51%; 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.