#BB42E3
Purple
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About #BB42E3 Purple
#BB42E3 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 187 red, 66 green, and 227 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 285°, saturation of 74%, and lightness of 57%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
285°
Hue
74%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #BB42E3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #BB42E3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#BB42E3 on White
Contrast Ratio4.2:1
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Aa#BB42E3 on Black
Contrast Ratio5:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #BB42E3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #BB42E3 |
| RGB | rgb(187, 66, 227) |
| HSL | hsl(285, 74%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 187, 66, 227 |
| RGB Percent | 73.3%, 25.9%, 89.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 71%, 0%, 11% |
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