Amora Purple color: hex code #BB22AA
Amora Purple has the hex code #BB22AA. It is a moderate magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 13.3% green and 66.7% blue (187, 34, 170).
Its hue angle is 307°, with 69% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 82% magenta, 9% yellow and 27% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.35:1).
Amora Purple (#BB22AA) color codes
| HEX | #BB22AA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 34, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 13.3%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(307, 69%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(307, 82%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 82%, 9%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.1, 70.6, -37.12) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.1, 79.76, 332.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.321, 14.614, 39.352) | |
| Decimal | 12264106 | |
| Short hex | #B2A |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Amora Purple, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BB22AA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.35:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #BB22AA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.35:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BB22AA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#1a5dadProtanopia
no red cones#5b72a7Deuteranopia
no green cones#c43567Tritanopia
no blue cones#6b6b6bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bb22aa; }
.text { color: #bb22aa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bb22aa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 34 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bb22aa, #bb225d); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Medium Violet Red.
See #BB22AA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BB22AA?
- #BB22AA is a moderate magenta known as Amora Purple. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Amora Purple?
- The RGB value is 187, 34, 170: 187 red, 34 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Amora Purple?
- The complementary color is #22BB33, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BB22AA?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.92:1 and white text 5.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.