#B1A9EE Hex Color
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Soft, low-saturation lavender with a cool bluish undertone. #b1a9ee holds up as a calm base for wellness, wedding, and spring layouts, though it reads washed out against white. Deep plum or charcoal give it more punch. Black text on this hex code reaches about 9.8:1 contrast, clearing AA for small body text.
Questions about #b1a9ee
What is #b1a9ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b1a9ee is rgb(177, 169, 238), in HSL hsl(247, 67%, 80%) and in CMYK 26%, 29%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #b1a9ee?
Deep plum and charcoal give #b1a9ee the most depth and keep it from fading into the background. For warmth, muted terracotta or olive accents balance its cool undertone without clashing.
Is #b1a9ee readable on white or black?
#b1a9ee has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.77:1 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.