#B240BF Hex Color
A vibrant purple demanding visual attention
#b240bf is a high-chroma purple that commands immediate attention. Its intensity makes it better suited for strategic accents like buttons rather than large background areas. White text provides legible contrast against this shade. If the color feels too loud, learning what colors make gray helps you build balanced, supporting palettes. The hex code is #b240bf.
Questions about #b240bf
What is #b240bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b240bf is rgb(178, 64, 191), in HSL hsl(294, 50%, 50%) and in CMYK 7%, 66%, 0%, 25%.
How should #b240bf be used in user interface design?
Use #b240bf sparingly as a high-impact accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements rather than large backgrounds. Its intense saturation can cause visual fatigue if overused, but it effectively directs user attention when applied to key interactive components.
Is #b240bf readable on white or black?
#b240bf has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.