#B1A2E5 Hex Color
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Soft as a spring lilac, #b1a2e5 is a muted lavender with gray undertones that keep it gentle instead of sugary. The hex code works well as a calm background for wellness or wedding designs, especially beside deep plum or warm terracotta accents. Black text reads clearly on top, with contrast near 9.2:1, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #b1a2e5
What is #b1a2e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1a2e5 is rgb(177, 162, 229), in HSL hsl(253, 56%, 77%) and in CMYK 23%, 29%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #b1a2e5?
Deep plum makes #b1a2e5 look richer, while warm terracotta adds a pleasing contrast against its cool base. For text and UI elements, charcoal grounds the palette without turning harsh.
Is #b1a2e5 readable on white or black?
#b1a2e5 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.16:1 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.