#bb55b5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bb55b5 is composed of 73.3% red, 33.3% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 54.5% magenta, 3.2% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 303.5 degrees, a saturation of 42.9% and a lightness of 53.3%. #bb55b5 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffaaff with #77006b. Closest websafe color is: #cc66cc.

    • R 73
    • G 33
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 55
    • Y 3
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#bb55b5 color description : Moderate magenta.

#bb55b5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bb55b5 has RGB values of R:187, G:85, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.55, Y:0.03, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 12277173.

Hex triplet bb55b5 #bb55b5
RGB Decimal 187, 85, 181 rgb(187,85,181)
RGB Percent 73.3, 33.3, 71 rgb(73.3%,33.3%,71%)
CMYK 0, 55, 3, 27
HSL 303.5°, 42.9, 53.3 hsl(303.5,42.9%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 303.5°, 54.5, 73.3
Web Safe cc66cc #cc66cc
CIE-LAB 52.286, 53.795, -32.294
XYZ 32.082, 20.4, 45.961
xyY 0.326, 0.207, 20.4
CIE-LCH 52.286, 62.744, 329.023
CIE-LUV 52.286, 48.788, -56.142
Hunter-Lab 45.166, 47.75, -28.718
Binary 10111011, 01010101, 10110101

Color Schemes with #bb55b5

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Alternatives to #bb55b5

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#bb55b5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bb55b5

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bb55b5

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, #0c050c is the darkest color, while #fefdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bb55b5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8d838d is the less saturated color, while #fb15ee is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bb55b5 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
  • #8a7689 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5e80d2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7581ae Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b56f76 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8070c7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8e71b0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b7658d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population