#B60DE5 Hex Color

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#b60de5 is a loud, electric purple that seems to glow next to almost any color. With high saturation and mid-range lightness, it reads cool and energetic, so it earns its keep as a call-to-action or accent rather than a full background. White text passes WCAG AA on it, which helps for buttons and badges. Try it against deep navy for contrast that feels rich instead of harsh.

Questions about #b60de5

What is #b60de5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b60de5 is rgb(182, 13, 229), in HSL hsl(287, 89%, 47%) and in CMYK 21%, 94%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #b60de5?
Deep navy and charcoal tame its brightness, while gold or chartreuse push it louder. Keep it to the 10% accent slot in a 60/30/10 palette so it stays bold without overwhelming a layout.
Is #b60de5 readable on white or black?
#b60de5 has a 5.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 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.