What color is #B08FFC?

#B08FFC is a light, vivid indigo. In RGB it is rgb(176, 143, 252), and in HSL hsl(258, 95%, 77%).

Is #B08FFC accessible as text?

On white, #B08FFC has a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.18:1 (passes). For text placed on #B08FFC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B08FFC?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is violet-400 (#A684FF).

What colors go well with #B08FFC?

#B08FFC pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #DBFC8D. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B08FFC below.

Is #B08FFC good for buttons?

#B08FFC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B08FFC — white text only reaches 2.57:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B08FFC the same as CSS mediumpurple?

No — #B08FFC is not the CSS named color mediumpurple, but mediumpurple (#9370DB) is the closest CSS named color.

#B08FFC Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B08FFC

Not just a swatch — here's how #B08FFC works with other colors. Named schemes with #B08FFC in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B08FFC Accent #A5C4C3 Surface #E9D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #23334A

Wisteria opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #B08FFC Secondary #AFB4B8 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7F92A7 Anchor #2E3236

Wisteria keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B08FFC Surface #F5E5D7 Anchor #5C2140 Accent #E5C2C8 Secondary #332B2F

Wisteria sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #B08FFC Secondary #D5CCF3 Support #9D9088 Ink #18140F

Wisteria is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Wisteria carrying the quiet middle.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Signal #B08FFC Surface #14161A Highlight #F4F6F8 Secondary #5B6572 Accent #D5B8FF

Wisteria is the vivid signal in this product UI — on a near-black surface with cool white, a slate grey and a lighter tint of Wisteria.

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Color Lab

How #B08FFC actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 31/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 0/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 34/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 60/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 51/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 80/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B08FFC

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People also use #B08FFC with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F0EBFB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D38DFC — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #B08FFC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #B08FFC;
  --color-base-rgb: 176 143 252;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.5% 0.156 296.2);
  --color-50: #F5F0FE;
  --color-100: #E3D8FD;
  --color-200: #C7B1FC;
  --color-300: #9F7AF5;
  --color-400: #7A4AE8;
  --color-500: #5927CE;
  --color-600: #49269C;
  --color-700: #38216E;
  --color-800: #271A47;
  --color-900: #19122B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wisteria: {
    50: '#F5F0FE',
    100: '#E3D8FD',
    200: '#C7B1FC',
    300: '#9F7AF5',
    400: '#7A4AE8',
    500: '#5927CE',
    600: '#49269C',
    700: '#38216E',
    800: '#271A47',
    900: '#19122B',
  },
}

$base: #B08FFC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F5F0FE;
$base-100: #E3D8FD;
$base-200: #C7B1FC;
$base-300: #9F7AF5;
$base-400: #7A4AE8;
$base-500: #5927CE;
$base-600: #49269C;
$base-700: #38216E;
$base-800: #271A47;
$base-900: #19122B;
$base-hover: #7840FA;
$base-subtle: #E8E1FA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B08FFC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F5F0FE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E3D8FD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C7B1FC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9F7AF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#7A4AE8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#5927CE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#49269C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#38216E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#271A47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#19122B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}