#B195DB Hex Color
Soft lavender calm with a muted edge
#b195db is a soft lavender with muted, grayed undertones. It reads calm and cool, which suits wellness branding, spring layouts, and baby products. As a light pastel, it works best as a background behind darker type; black text passes WCAG AA at about 8.2:1. Pair it with deep plum or navy for contrast that feels refined rather than washed out.
Questions about #b195db
What is #b195db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b195db is rgb(177, 149, 219), in HSL hsl(264, 49%, 72%) and in CMYK 19%, 32%, 0%, 14%.
What text color works best on #b195db?
Black text reads most clearly on #b195db, with about 8.2:1 contrast. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, so this lavender works as a background for paragraphs, labels, and interface copy.
What colors pair well with #b195db?
Deep plum and navy both make #b195db feel richer than white does. The pastel can wash out beside pale tones, so anchor it with darker accents.
Is #b195db readable on white or black?
#b195db has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.