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#B343B6 color code is #B343B6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b343b6.

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#B343B6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B343B6 is 0.1698. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.78:1 against white and 4.40:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B343B6 on white4.78:1AA
The quick brown fox
#B343B6 on black4.40:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #B343B64.78:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #B343B64.40:1AA Large

#B343B6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B343B6?+
The hex code for #B343B6 is #B343B6. In RGB it's rgb(179, 67, 182), and in HSL it's hsl(298, 46%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #B343B6?+
#B343B6 in RGB is (179, 67, 182). Written in CSS: rgb(179, 67, 182).
What is the CMYK value of #B343B6?+
#B343B6 converts to CMYK(2%, 63%, 0%, 29%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B343B6.
Is #b343b6 a warm or cool color?+
#B343B6 (#B343B6) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 298° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b343b6 belong to?+
#B343B6 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 298°, 46%, 49% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #b343b6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B343B6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.78:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b343b6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B343B6 (#B343B6) is 4420 C Foxglove, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B343B6 in design

Practical guidance for using #b343b6 (#B343B6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #B343B6 (#B343B6) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #b343b6 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B343B6 (#B343B6) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B343B6 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#B343B6 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.