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#B3A3D7 color code is #B3A3D7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b3a3d7.

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#B3A3D7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B3A3D7 is 0.4068. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.30:1 against white and 9.14:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B3A3D7 on white2.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B3A3D7 on black9.14:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B3A3D72.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B3A3D79.14:1AAA

#B3A3D7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B3A3D7?+
The hex code for #B3A3D7 is #B3A3D7. In RGB it's rgb(179, 163, 215), and in HSL it's hsl(258, 39%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of #B3A3D7?+
#B3A3D7 in RGB is (179, 163, 215). Written in CSS: rgb(179, 163, 215).
What is the CMYK value of #B3A3D7?+
#B3A3D7 converts to CMYK(17%, 24%, 0%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B3A3D7.
Is #b3a3d7 a warm or cool color?+
#B3A3D7 (#B3A3D7) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 258° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b3a3d7 belong to?+
#B3A3D7 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 258°, 39%, 74% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #b3a3d7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B3A3D7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.3:1 — 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 #b3a3d7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B3A3D7 (#B3A3D7) is 3344 C Light Cobalt, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B3A3D7 in design

Practical guidance for using #b3a3d7 (#B3A3D7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B3A3D7 (#B3A3D7) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B3A3D7 (#B3A3D7) 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

#B3A3D7 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

#B3A3D7 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.