The Grape War of 97’ color: hex code #BB00FF
The Grape War of 97’ has the hex code #BB00FF. It is a vivid magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 73.3% red, 0% green and 100% blue (187, 0, 255).
Its hue angle is 284°, with 100% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 100% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.61:1).
The Grape War of 97’ (#BB00FF) color codes
| HEX | #BB00FF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(187, 0, 255) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(73.3%, 0%, 100%) | |
| HSL | hsl(284, 100%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(284, 100%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 100%, 0%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.24, 88.89, -79.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.24, 119.12, 318.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(38.54, 17.786, 95.991) | |
| Decimal | 12255487 | |
| Short hex | #B0F |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with The Grape War of 97’, 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 #BB00FF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.56:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #BB00FF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.56:1 | Pass | 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 #BB00FF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#006effProtanopia
no red cones#0078fbDeuteranopia
no green cones#b25d96Tritanopia
no blue cones#757575Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bb00ff; }
.text { color: #bb00ff; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bb00ff; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(187 0 255 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bb00ff, #ff00c3); }Similar colors
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See #BB00FF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #BB00FF?
- #BB00FF is a vivid magenta known as The Grape War of 97’. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of The Grape War of 97’?
- The RGB value is 187, 0, 255: 187 red, 0 green and 255 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of The Grape War of 97’?
- The complementary color is #44FF00, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BB00FF?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.56:1 and white text 4.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.