#B28BDD Hex Color
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Close to lilac candy and spring crocus petals, lavender is a pastel purple with a cool, gently muted feel. #b28bdd works best as a light background for dark text, since black on it reaches about 7.6:1 contrast, comfortably past the AA minimum. Its lightness puts it near similar pink shades, so it flatters blush and rose accents. Pair it with deep plum or slate for balance.
Questions about #b28bdd
What is #b28bdd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b28bdd is rgb(178, 139, 221), in HSL hsl(269, 55%, 71%) and in CMYK 19%, 37%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #b28bdd?
#b28bdd pairs well with deep plum, charcoal, and muted sage, which give its lightness something to sit against. Blush pink and cream also work for softer spring and wedding palettes.
Is #b28bdd readable on white or black?
#b28bdd has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.