#B07CB7 Hex Color

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A muted lavender with a clear gray undertone, #b07cb7 sits light enough to feel soft but dark enough to anchor a palette. It works best as a supporting tone, and it flatters deep plum and charcoal more than the obvious pastels. Black text on this shade reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, so it passes AA behind small body copy.

Questions about #b07cb7

What is #b07cb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b07cb7 is rgb(176, 124, 183), in HSL hsl(293, 29%, 60%) and in CMYK 4%, 32%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #b07cb7?
Deep plum and charcoal make its grayed violet feel richer, while olive adds a warm, earthy counterpoint. Skip bright yellows, which overwhelm its muted quality.
Is #b07cb7 readable on white or black?
#b07cb7 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.