Color #BD2EA8 Color / Colour Code #BD2EA8
This page shows the hex color code for color #bd2ea8 (#BD2EA8). The colour is a purple tone with 61% saturation and 46% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BD2EA8 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BD2EA8 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 279, 309, and 339 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 309, 69, and 189 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BD2EA8
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 309 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 309 to 354 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 309 with its complement at 129 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BD2EA8
Lightness variations at hue 309 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BD2EA8
Design Use Cases for #BD2EA8
Vibrant Brand Color
#BD2EA8 has a strong 61% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 46% lightness, #BD2EA8 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#BD2EA8 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 309). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BD2EA8 (hue 309) to its complement at hue 129. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 339. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bd2ea8, #2ebd43);
CSS Code for #BD2EA8
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #BD2EA8 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BD2EA8 (#BD2EA8)
#BD2EA8 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 189 red, 46 green, and 168 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 309 degrees with 61% saturation and 46% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BD2EA8 is 103/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 76% magenta, 11% yellow, and 26% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BD2EA8 against white is 5.10:1 and against black is 4.12:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 32% lightness.
The complementary colour #2EBD43 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BD2EA8. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #8B2EBD and #BD2E60, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BD2EA8?
- #BD2EA8 is Color #BD2EA8, a purple color (colour) with RGB(189, 46, 168), HSL(309, 61%, 46%), and CMYK(0%, 76%, 11%, 26%). Its perceived brightness is 103/255.
- Is #BD2EA8 accessible for text?
- Against white, #BD2EA8 has a contrast ratio of 5.10:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.12:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BD2EA8?
- The complementary colour is #2EBD43 (hue 129). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #8B2EBD and #BD2E60. The triadic palette adds #A7BD2E and #2EA7BD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BD2EA8 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bd2ea8; or rgb(189, 46, 168); or hsl(309, 61%, 46%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 309 61% 46%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.