#B17DCD Hex Color
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#b17dcd is a cool, unsaturated violet that reads as a muted lavender. Because it offers enough contrast for readability against black text, it works well for UI elements where you need structure without harsh brightness. Use this shade as a secondary accent to add elegance, especially when paired with deep charcoal or muted olive greens. The hex code for this specific purple is #b17dcd.
Questions about #b17dcd
What is #b17dcd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b17dcd is rgb(177, 125, 205), in HSL hsl(279, 44%, 65%) and in CMYK 14%, 39%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #b17dcd?
Is #b17dcd readable on white or black?
#b17dcd has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.