#B980FF Hex Color
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Loud, luminous violet. #b980ff is a bright, saturated purple that reads almost neon on screen, so it works best as a small accent or highlight rather than a full background. Black text holds up on it at about 7.6:1 contrast, enough for body copy. The hex code fits gaming brands, creative palettes, and bold calls to action.
Questions about #b980ff
What is #b980ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b980ff is rgb(185, 128, 255), in HSL hsl(267, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 27%, 50%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #b980ff?
Deep navy and charcoal give this bright purple the contrast it needs, since it can wash out next to plain white. For a bolder mix, try warm chartreuse or amber accents.
Is black or white text easier to read on #b980ff?
Black text. It reaches about 7.6:1 contrast on #b980ff, which clears the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for small body text. White text falls well short and should be avoided.
Is #b980ff readable on white or black?
#b980ff has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.