#B00DDD Hex Color
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An electric, highly saturated purple that leans violet and reads almost neon. Its hex code is #b00ddd, and that intensity makes it best as an accent: buttons, links, highlights, gaming and nightlife branding. Full-screen backgrounds tire the eye. White text hits about 5.3:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with deep teal for balance, or learn what colors make purple.
Questions about #b00ddd
What is #b00ddd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b00ddd is rgb(176, 13, 221), in HSL hsl(287, 89%, 46%) and in CMYK 20%, 94%, 0%, 13%.
What colors go well with #b00ddd?
Deep teal and charcoal ground its intensity, while near-black backgrounds let it glow. Avoid muted grays and soft pastels, which drain its energy and make it read muddy.
Is #b00ddd readable on white or black?
#b00ddd has a 5.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.