#bb5999 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb5999 is composed of 73.3% red, 34.9% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 52.4% magenta, 18.2% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 320.8 degrees, a saturation of 41.9% and a lightness of 54.1%. #bb5999 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffb2ff with #770033. Closest websafe color is: #cc6699.

    • R 73
    • G 35
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 52
    • Y 18
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb5999 color description : Moderate pink.

#bb5999 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb5999 has RGB values of R:187, G:89, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.52, Y:0.18, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12278169.

Hex triplet bb5999 #bb5999
RGB Decimal 187, 89, 153 rgb(187,89,153)
RGB Percent 73.3, 34.9, 60 rgb(73.3%,34.9%,60%)
CMYK 0, 52, 18, 27
HSL 320.8°, 41.9, 54.1 hsl(320.8,41.9%,54.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 320.8°, 52.4, 73.3
Web Safe cc6699 #cc6699
CIE-LAB 51.85, 47.276, -16.579
XYZ 29.816, 20.011, 32.428
xyY 0.362, 0.243, 20.011
CIE-LCH 51.85, 50.099, 340.675
CIE-LUV 51.85, 54.791, -31.556
Hunter-Lab 44.734, 40.687, -11.665
Binary 10111011, 01011001, 10011001

Color Schemes with #bb5999

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Alternatives to #bb5999

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#bb5999 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb5999

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bb5999;}
.background {background-color:#bb5999;}
.border {border:1px solid #bb5999;}

Shades and Tints of #bb5999

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #010001 is the darkest color, while #faf2f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb5999

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8e868b is the less saturated color, while #fa1aac is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb5999 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #7e7e7e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8a7783 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7280b2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #847f96 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b96b72 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c72a8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #987197 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ba6480 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population