#B196B4 Hex Color
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#b196b4 is a dusty lavender with gray undertones and a cool, muted finish. Its low saturation reads gentle rather than loud, which suits wellness branding, wedding invites, and spring packaging. It works best as a soft background or supporting tone, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with deep plum or warm terracotta for contrast. Black text on #b196b4 reaches about 7.9:1, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #b196b4
What is #b196b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b196b4 is rgb(177, 150, 180), in HSL hsl(294, 17%, 65%) and in CMYK 2%, 17%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b196b4?
Deep plum, forest green, and terracotta all give #b196b4 contrast without clashing. Cream works too, but pure white can wash out its soft edge.
Is #b196b4 readable on white or black?
#b196b4 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.89:1 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.