#BB71D8 Color Information

Hex color code: #BB71D8

A neutral purple shade, #BB71D8 appears as (187, 113, 216) in RGB and (283°, 57%, 65%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameMedium Orchid

HEX

#BB71D8

RGB

187, 113, 216

HSL

283°, 57%, 65%

CMYK

13%, 48%, 0%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BB71D8;
background-color: #BB71D8;
border-color: #BB71D8;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BB71D8;
border: 2px solid #BB71D8;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BB71D8]
text-[#BB71D8]
border-[#BB71D8]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BB71D8]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BB71D8, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BB71D8; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BB71D8; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #BB71D8; background-color: #BB71D815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BB71D820; border-left: 4px solid #BB71D8; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #BB71D8; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BB71D8 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

187, 113, 216

Red: 187 / Green: 113 / Blue: 216

HSL

283°, 57%, 65%

Hue: 283° / Saturation: 57% / Lightness: 65%

CMYK

13%, 48%, 0%, 15%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 48% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 15%

What color is #BB71D8?

#BB71D8 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

90D973

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BB71D8 to RGB:

rgb(187, 113, 216)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BB71D8 to HSL:

hsl(283, 57%, 65%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BB71D8 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 48%, 0%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted purple tone, #BB71D8 has RGB (187, 113, 216) and HSL (283°, 57%, 65%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BB71D8 is #90D973, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #8973D9.

Use #BB71D8 in CSS: color: #BB71D8 or background-color: #BB71D8. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BB71D8

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.47:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB71D8?

#BB71D8 is a muted purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #BB71D8?

#BB71D8 in RGB is (187, 113, 216) - 187 red, 113 green, and 216 blue.

How to use #BB71D8 in CSS?

Use #BB71D8 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BB71D8?

#90D973 (complementary), #8973D9 (analogous), and #9F37C8 (lighter shade) work well with #BB71D8.