#B475D8 Hex Color
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Bright and saturated, #b475d8 is a cool purple with clear blue undertones and a light, lively finish. Its bold energy suits creative branding, gaming interfaces, confectionery packaging, and focused calls to action. Use it as a 10% accent beside charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. The hex code #b475d8 supports readable black text at about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #b475d8
What is #b475d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b475d8 is rgb(180, 117, 216), in HSL hsl(278, 56%, 65%) and in CMYK 17%, 46%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #b475d8?
Is #b475d8 warm or cool?
#b475d8 reads as a cool purple because its blue undertones outweigh the warmth associated with red and magenta, giving it a crisp, lively feel rather than a dusty or wine-like one. That makes it suitable for modern creative interfaces and bright accents.
Is #b475d8 readable on white or black?
#b475d8 has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 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.