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#BB1B7E color code is #BB1B7E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bb1b7e.

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#BB1B7E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BB1B7E is 0.1286. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.88:1 against white and 3.57:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BB1B7E on white5.88:1AA
The quick brown fox
#BB1B7E on black3.57:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #BB1B7E5.88:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #BB1B7E3.57:1AA Large

#BB1B7E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BB1B7E?+
The hex code for #BB1B7E is #BB1B7E. In RGB it's rgb(187, 27, 126), and in HSL it's hsl(323, 75%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #BB1B7E?+
#BB1B7E in RGB is (187, 27, 126). Written in CSS: rgb(187, 27, 126).
What is the CMYK value of #BB1B7E?+
#BB1B7E converts to CMYK(0%, 86%, 33%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BB1B7E.
Is #bb1b7e a warm or cool color?+
#BB1B7E (#BB1B7E) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 323° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bb1b7e belong to?+
#BB1B7E belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 323°, 75%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #bb1b7e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BB1B7E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.88:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bb1b7e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BB1B7E (#BB1B7E) is 193 C Pantone 193 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BB1B7E in design

Practical guidance for using #bb1b7e (#BB1B7E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #BB1B7E (#BB1B7E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #bb1b7e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BB1B7E (#BB1B7E) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BB1B7E flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#BB1B7E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #BB1B7E

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #bb1b7e (#BB1B7E). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Instagram#C13584 · Instagram Pink