#B299F7 Hex Color
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This bright lavender sits right between soft pastel and electric violet. Because of its high saturation, it functions best as an accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or matte black, which provide the necessary contrast for readability. The hex code for this cool, refined purple is #b299f7.
Questions about #b299f7
What is #b299f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b299f7 is rgb(178, 153, 247), in HSL hsl(256, 85%, 78%) and in CMYK 28%, 38%, 0%, 3%.
What colors work best with #b299f7 in a design palette?
#b299f7 thrives when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or matte black, which ground its electric intensity. For a more adventurous scheme, try combining it with muted greens or deep teal to balance the coolness of the violet.
Is #b299f7 readable on white or black?
#b299f7 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.79:1 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.