#B17EC6 Hex Color
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Somewhere between lilac candy and faded grape, #b17ec6 is a mid-tone lavender with soft gray undertones. Its muted saturation keeps it calm rather than electric, which suits wellness branding, spring palettes, and children’s products. Treat it as a supporting tone instead of a base, since it can wash out next to white. Black text on it reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #b17ec6
What is #b17ec6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b17ec6 is rgb(177, 126, 198), in HSL hsl(283, 39%, 64%) and in CMYK 11%, 36%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b17ec6?
Deep plum and charcoal ground this lavender, while a muted olive makes an unexpected but balanced partner. Warm cream also softens its cool edge without dulling it.
Is #b17ec6 readable on white or black?
#b17ec6 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.66:1 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.