#B290C0 Hex Color

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A soft lavender close to dried heather, #b290c0 carries gray undertones that keep it dusty instead of sweet. That muted quality makes it a steady background for wellness, wedding, and spring palettes, though it can wash out beside plain white. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at about 7.6:1 contrast, so body copy stays accessible.

Questions about #b290c0

What is #b290c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b290c0 is rgb(178, 144, 192), in HSL hsl(283, 28%, 66%) and in CMYK 7%, 25%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #b290c0?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted sage all sit comfortably against #b290c0. Its gray undertone also stops cream and warm wood accents from clashing with the purple.
Is #b290c0 readable on white or black?
#b290c0 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.