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#BB77A5 color code is #BB77A5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bb77a5.

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#BB77A5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BB77A5 is 0.2648. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.34:1 against white and 6.30:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BB77A5 on white3.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#BB77A5 on black6.30:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #BB77A53.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #BB77A56.30:1AA

#BB77A5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BB77A5?+
The hex code for #BB77A5 is #BB77A5. In RGB it's rgb(187, 119, 165), and in HSL it's hsl(319, 33%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #BB77A5?+
#BB77A5 in RGB is (187, 119, 165). Written in CSS: rgb(187, 119, 165).
What is the CMYK value of #BB77A5?+
#BB77A5 converts to CMYK(0%, 36%, 12%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BB77A5.
Is #bb77a5 a warm or cool color?+
#BB77A5 (#BB77A5) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 319° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bb77a5 belong to?+
#BB77A5 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 319°, 33%, 60% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #bb77a5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BB77A5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.34:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bb77a5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BB77A5 (#BB77A5) is 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BB77A5 in design

Practical guidance for using #bb77a5 (#BB77A5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BB77A5 (#BB77A5) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BB77A5 (#BB77A5) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#BB77A5 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

#BB77A5 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.