#B347C1 Hex Color
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#b347c1 is a saturated purple that leans cool, halfway between violet and magenta. Its high chroma makes it loud on screen, so it earns its keep as an accent or call to action rather than a full background. Black text passes AA on it at about 4.6:1, and mixing gray into it gives softer tones for larger areas. The hex code pairs well with deep teal or charcoal.
Questions about #b347c1
What is #b347c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b347c1 is rgb(179, 71, 193), in HSL hsl(293, 50%, 52%) and in CMYK 7%, 63%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #b347c1?
Deep teal and charcoal ground its brightness, while a sharp yellow-green gives a complementary punch. Avoid muted earth tones, since they can dull this purple's saturation.
Is #b347c1 readable on white or black?
#b347c1 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.