Purple

The color #BB42E0 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 187, 66, 224 and HSL values of 286°, 72%, 57%.

Color Values for #BB42E0

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HEX:
#BB42E0
RGB:
rgb(187,66,224) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(286,72%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(17%, 71%, 0%, 12%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BB42E0

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BB42E0. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 73.3%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 87.8%

Contrast Analysis for #BB42E0

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #BB42E0

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BB42E0

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #BB42E0

The complementary color for #BB42E0 is #67E042. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BB42E0

The analogous colors for #BB42E0 are #6D42E0 and #E042B6. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BB42E0

The triadic colors for #BB42E0 are #E0BB42 and #42E0BB. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BB42E0

These are the darker variations of #BB42E0. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9635B3 and #702886. This progression shows how #BB42E0 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BB42E0

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C968E6 and #D68EEC. This progression shows how #BB42E0. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BB42E0

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BB42E0. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BB42E0

Companies and brands that incorporate #BB42E0 in their visual identity.

#BB42E0 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BB42E0. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BB42E0 is a purple with RGB values of 187, 66, 224 and HSL values of 286°, 72%, 57%.

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