#B0A3FF Hex Color
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A light, cool purple with a clear violet cast, #b0a3ff feels fresh, glowing, and lightly opalescent. Its bright, moderately saturated character suits wellness, cosmetics, spring, and wedding palettes. Use the hex code #b0a3ff as a supporting tone or background, paired with navy or charcoal for structure. Black text provides strong readability at about 9.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #b0a3ff
What is #b0a3ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b0a3ff is rgb(176, 163, 255), in HSL hsl(248, 100%, 82%) and in CMYK 31%, 36%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #b0a3ff?
Is #b0a3ff easy to read with black text?
Black text provides about a 9.5:1 contrast ratio against #b0a3ff, making it a strong choice for body copy, labels, and interface text, while white text offers noticeably less contrast and should be used cautiously.
Is #b0a3ff readable on white or black?
#b0a3ff has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.52:1 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.