#B2A3CC Hex Color
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Muted almost to gray, this pastel purple stays light and cool. The hex code #b2a3cc suits a supporting tone or soft UI background better than bold headline color, since it can wash out beside pure white. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast, and note that black text on it reads at about 9:1.
Questions about #b2a3cc
What is #b2a3cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a3cc is rgb(178, 163, 204), in HSL hsl(262, 29%, 72%) and in CMYK 13%, 20%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #b2a3cc?
Deep plum, warm charcoal, and muted olive give #b2a3cc the contrast its low saturation needs. Steer clear of pale yellows, which make the purple look flat and washed out.
Is #b2a3cc readable on white or black?
#b2a3cc has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.00:1 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.