Purple 300 Color / Colour Code #D8B4FE
This page shows the hex color code for purple 300 (#D8B4FE). The colour is a purple tone with 97% saturation and 85% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #D8B4FE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#D8B4FE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 239, 269, and 299 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 269, 29, and 149 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #D8B4FE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 269 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 269 to 314 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 269 with its complement at 89 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 #D8B4FE
Lightness variations at hue 269 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #D8B4FE
Design Use Cases for #D8B4FE
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #D8B4FE is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Near-White Background
At 85% lightness, #D8B4FE is very close to white but carries a subtle purple tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#D8B4FE falls in the purple spectrum (hue 269). 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 #D8B4FE (hue 269) to its complement at hue 89. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 299. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8b4fe, #dafeb4);
CSS Code for #D8B4FE
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About Purple 300 (#D8B4FE)
#D8B4FE is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 216 red, 180 green, and 254 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 269 degrees with 97% saturation and 85% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #D8B4FE is 199/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 29% magenta, 0% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #D8B4FE against white is 1.77:1 and against black is 11.88:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.88:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #DAFEB4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #D8B4FE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #B4B5FE and #FDB4FE, 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 #D8B4FE?
- #D8B4FE is Purple 300, a purple color (colour) with RGB(216, 180, 254), HSL(269, 97%, 85%), and CMYK(15%, 29%, 0%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 199/255.
- Is #D8B4FE accessible for text?
- Against white, #D8B4FE has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.88:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #D8B4FE?
- The complementary colour is #DAFEB4 (hue 89). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #B4B5FE and #FDB4FE. The triadic palette adds #FED8B4 and #B4FED8 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #D8B4FE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #d8b4fe; or rgb(216, 180, 254); or hsl(269, 97%, 85%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 269 97% 85%; 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.