#B165C4 Hex Color
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The hex code #b165c4 lands near grape candy: a saturated, cool purple with real loudness to it. Use it as an accent or call to action rather than a full background, where its brightness wears fast. It pairs well with deep teal, and black text on it clears WCAG AA at about 5.5:1.
Questions about #b165c4
What is #b165c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b165c4 is rgb(177, 101, 196), in HSL hsl(288, 45%, 58%) and in CMYK 10%, 48%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #b165c4?
Deep teal and dark navy make #b165c4 feel richer, since cool neighbors keep its brightness in check. For a softer mix, ground it with a muted olive or charcoal base.
Is #b165c4 readable on white or black?
#b165c4 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.52:1 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.