#B262E4 Hex Color
A purple that refuses to whisper
Louder than lavender, #b262e4 is a vivid purple with a cool, electric edge. Its high saturation works best as an accent on buttons, highlights, and dark interfaces rather than a full background. It sings next to charcoal, while mixing gray gives you softer support tones. Black text passes AA over it at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #b262e4
What is #b262e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b262e4 is rgb(178, 98, 228), in HSL hsl(277, 71%, 64%) and in CMYK 22%, 57%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #b262e4?
Deep teal, forest green, and charcoal balance its brightness without dulling it. Warm golds create a richer, more royal contrast if you want the purple to feel luxurious.
Is #b262e4 readable on white or black?
#b262e4 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.