#B294D2 Hex Color
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Think of wisteria petals or a frosted grape. #b294d2 is a soft lavender with gray undertones, light and noticeably desaturated. That muted quality makes it a gentle 60% base for wellness, wedding, or spring layouts, though it can wash out against plain white. Ground it with deep plum or charcoal, where black text also reads clearly.
Questions about #b294d2
What is #b294d2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b294d2 is rgb(178, 148, 210), in HSL hsl(269, 41%, 70%) and in CMYK 15%, 30%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b294d2?
Deep plum and charcoal ground its lightness, while sage green adds a soft, natural contrast. Avoid pale yellows, which can make this lavender look washed out.
Is #b294d2 readable on white or black?
#b294d2 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.05:1 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.