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#B480DA color code is #B480DA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b480da.

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#B480DA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B480DA is 0.3020. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.98:1 against white and 7.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B480DA on white2.98:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B480DA on black7.04:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B480DA2.98:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B480DA7.04:1AAA

#B480DA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B480DA?+
The hex code for #B480DA is #B480DA. In RGB it's rgb(180, 128, 218), and in HSL it's hsl(275, 55%, 68%).
What is the RGB value of #B480DA?+
#B480DA in RGB is (180, 128, 218). Written in CSS: rgb(180, 128, 218).
What is the CMYK value of #B480DA?+
#B480DA converts to CMYK(17%, 41%, 0%, 15%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B480DA.
Is #b480da a warm or cool color?+
#B480DA (#B480DA) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 275° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b480da belong to?+
#B480DA belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 275°, 55%, 68% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #b480da accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B480DA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.98:1 — 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 #b480da?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B480DA (#B480DA) is 3387 C Soft Plum, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B480DA in design

Practical guidance for using #b480da (#B480DA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B480DA (#B480DA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B480DA (#B480DA) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. 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

#B480DA 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

#B480DA 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.