#BB47D9 Hex Color
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Far from a dusty mauve, #bb47d9 is a loud, saturated purple with a cool blue edge. That intensity makes it a strong accent or call to action, but a risky full background. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Pair the hex code with deep teal or charcoal to keep it grounded.
Questions about #bb47d9
What is #bb47d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb47d9 is rgb(187, 71, 217), in HSL hsl(288, 66%, 56%) and in CMYK 14%, 67%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #bb47d9?
Deep teal and charcoal both calm this purple down, while chartreuse pushes it even louder. For softer support, try muted sage or warm gray neutrals so #bb47d9 stays the loudest voice in the palette.
Is black or white text better on #bb47d9?
Black text is the clear choice, hitting about 5.0:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short and only works for large decorative type.
Is #bb47d9 readable on white or black?
#bb47d9 has a 4.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.