#B483B4 Hex Color
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#b483b4 is a faded lilac, close to the color of dried lavender buds. Its gray undertone keeps it cool and calm, though it can turn muddy across large areas. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.8:1, and it pairs well with deep plum or forest green.
Questions about #b483b4
What is #b483b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b483b4 is rgb(180, 131, 180), in HSL hsl(300, 25%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b483b4?
Deep plum and forest green give #b483b4 richness, while cream and charcoal keep it soft. Avoid pale yellows, which make its gray undertone look dull.
Is #b483b4 readable on white or black?
#b483b4 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.