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#BB8E9B

#BB8E9B
Conversions
HEX#BB8E9B
RGBrgb(187, 142, 155)
HSLhsl(343, 25%, 65%)
HSVhsv(343, 24%, 73%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 24%, 17%, 27%)
Copy CSS
color: #bb8e9b; /* rgb */ color: rgb(187, 142, 155); /* hsl */ color: hsl(343, 25%, 65%);
Contrast
On white2.82 : 1
On ink black6.79 : 1

About #BB8E9B

#BB8E9B is the hex color #BB8E9B, which translates to rgb(187, 142, 155) in RGB and hsl(343, 25%, 65%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 343 degrees, with a saturation of 25 percent and a lightness of 65 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a mid tone shade.

Using #BB8E9B in a design

Text placed directly on #BB8E9B is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #BB8E9B

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #BB8E9B for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #BB8E9B

  • HEX: #BB8E9B
  • RGB: rgb(187, 142, 155)
  • HSL: hsl(343, 25%, 65%)
  • HSV: hsv(343, 24%, 73%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(0%, 24%, 17%, 27%)

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