#BB5689 Hex Color
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#bb5689 is a saturated, warm pink with noticeable magenta undertones. Because of its medium depth, this shade works best as a punchy accent rather than a full background. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal for a sophisticated, modern contrast. Since black text provides 4.8:1 legibility against this hue, use it for bold typography or UI elements that require immediate attention.
Questions about #bb5689
What is #bb5689 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb5689 is rgb(187, 86, 137), in HSL hsl(330, 43%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 27%, 27%.
How can I effectively use #bb5689 in my design projects?
#bb5689 works best as a punchy accent rather than a full background because of its medium depth and high saturation. It draws the eye immediately, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons or highlights where you need to guide the user's attention quickly.
Is #bb5689 readable on white or black?
#bb5689 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.