Color #BB00A9

Color Code #BB00A9

A precise look at this Purple color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

PurpleDark
Color preview#BB00A9
Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#BB00A9
RGB
rgb(187, 0, 169)
HSL
hsl(305.78 100% 36.67%)
HSV
hsv(305.78 100% 73.33%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 100%, 9.63%, 26.67%
Relative luminance0.13430—1
Contrast with white5.7:1WCAG
Contrast with black3.69:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample5.7:1
AA ✓AAA ×
Readable text sample3.69:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This dark Purple tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #BB00A9 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #BB00A9;
  background-color: #BB00A91A;
  border-color: #BB00A9;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #BB00A9?

This color is RGB(187, 0, 169).

What is the HSL value of #BB00A9?

Its value is HSL(305.78°, 100%, 36.67%).

Is #BB00A9 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.