#B0A1B6 Hex Color
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Reach for a muted lavender when a design needs purple without the brightness. #b0a1b6 is ashy and almost grey, sitting mid-light with very low saturation. It works best as a supporting tone in wellness or cosmetics palettes, though it can read flat next to white. The hex code #b0a1b6 pairs well with deep plum or terracotta for contrast.
Questions about #b0a1b6
What is #b0a1b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0a1b6 is rgb(176, 161, 182), in HSL hsl(283, 13%, 67%) and in CMYK 3%, 12%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b0a1b6?
Deep plum and charcoal make #b0a1b6 look richer, while terracotta adds a warm counterpoint to its grey undertone. Skip bright whites and neon tones, which wash it out.
Is #b0a1b6 readable on white or black?
#b0a1b6 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.61:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.