#B174E0 Hex Color
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This vivid purple balances high saturation with a distinct, cool undertone. Because it commands so much visual attention, #b174e0 works best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its intensity. Black text maintains high readability on this hex code, making it suitable for functional, bold design systems.
Questions about #b174e0
What is #b174e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b174e0 is rgb(177, 116, 224), in HSL hsl(274, 64%, 67%) and in CMYK 21%, 48%, 0%, 12%.
Does #b174e0 work well for body text?
While #b174e0 stands out well against dark backgrounds, it is often too bright for large blocks of body text. Pair this hex color with charcoal or dark gray for readable, balanced headers or interactive UI elements.
Is #b174e0 readable on white or black?
#b174e0 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 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.