#B30E9C Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #b30e9c is a medium-dark magenta with a lush pink-purple cast. Its strong intensity brings energy and attention to calls to action, fashion graphics, cosmetics, and nightlife branding. Use it as a 10% accent beside charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. White text remains readable, with about 6.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #b30e9c.
Questions about #b30e9c
What is #b30e9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b30e9c is rgb(179, 14, 156), in HSL hsl(308, 85%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 13%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #b30e9c?
#b30e9c pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and white, which temper its saturated pink-purple intensity; pale blush or mauve can create a softer beauty palette, while warm gold adds a theatrical accent.
Is #b30e9c readable on white or black?
#b30e9c has a 6.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.