#B787FF Hex Color
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Somewhere between grape soda and a lilac in full sun, #b787ff is a bright, saturated purple with a cool blue undertone. That intensity washes out against white, so it works best as an accent, highlight, or small dose rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.9:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #b787ff
What is #b787ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b787ff is rgb(183, 135, 255), in HSL hsl(264, 100%, 76%) and in CMYK 28%, 47%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #b787ff?
Pair #b787ff with charcoal or a deep plum for contrast, or a muted olive to calm it down. Avoid pastel neighbors like pale pink, which blur its sharp edge.
Is #b787ff readable on white or black?
#b787ff has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.