#B197FB Hex Color
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High-saturation violet often feels intense, and #b197fb is no exception. This cool shade functions best as a UI accent or an icon color rather than a dominant background, as its brightness can fatigue the eye over large areas. It offers excellent readability with black text at an 8.7:1 contrast ratio. Designers looking for an electric purple should consider the hex code #b197fb.
Questions about #b197fb
What is #b197fb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b197fb is rgb(177, 151, 251), in HSL hsl(256, 93%, 79%) and in CMYK 29%, 40%, 0%, 2%.
Where should I apply #b197fb in a UI design?
#b197fb functions best as a focused UI accent color for call-to-action buttons, active states, or notification badges. Avoid using it as a large-area background color, as its high saturation can quickly cause eye fatigue for your users.
Is #b197fb readable on white or black?
#b197fb has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.