#B77BE4 Hex Color
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Bright and saturated, this violet reads cool with a pink-leaning undertone. The hex code #b77be4 carries plenty of punch, so it shines in highlights, gaming UI, and calls to action, but it gets loud across full backgrounds. Black text stays readable on it at about 7.0:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal, or soften it against deeper pink tones.
Questions about #b77be4
What is #b77be4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b77be4 is rgb(183, 123, 228), in HSL hsl(274, 66%, 69%) and in CMYK 20%, 46%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #b77be4?
Deep teal and near-black plum both ground #b77be4 without dulling its brightness. For gentler palettes, try mauve or a warm soft gray. Keep #b77be4 in the accent role either way.
Is #b77be4 readable on white or black?
#b77be4 has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.96:1 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.