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#B38BDA color code is #B38BDA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b38bda.

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#B38BDA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B38BDA is 0.3311. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.76:1 against white and 7.62:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B38BDA on white2.76:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B38BDA on black7.62:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B38BDA2.76:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B38BDA7.62:1AAA

#B38BDA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B38BDA?+
The hex code for #B38BDA is #B38BDA. In RGB it's rgb(179, 139, 218), and in HSL it's hsl(270, 52%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #B38BDA?+
#B38BDA in RGB is (179, 139, 218). Written in CSS: rgb(179, 139, 218).
What is the CMYK value of #B38BDA?+
#B38BDA converts to CMYK(18%, 36%, 0%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B38BDA.
Is #b38bda a warm or cool color?+
#B38BDA (#B38BDA) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 270° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b38bda belong to?+
#B38BDA belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 270°, 52%, 70% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #b38bda accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B38BDA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.76:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b38bda?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B38BDA (#B38BDA) is 3387 C Soft Plum, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B38BDA in design

Practical guidance for using #b38bda (#B38BDA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B38BDA (#B38BDA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B38BDA (#B38BDA) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple 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

#B38BDA 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#B38BDA 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.