#B2A3FF Hex Color
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#b2a3ff is a light lavender with a cool, glowing quality. Its high lightness and soft saturation give it a calm, open feel, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a loud accent. Black text reads clearly on top at about 9.6:1 contrast, though the color can wash out next to plain white. Pair it with deep plum or navy for a richer palette.
Questions about #b2a3ff
What is #b2a3ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a3ff is rgb(178, 163, 255), in HSL hsl(250, 100%, 82%) and in CMYK 30%, 36%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #b2a3ff?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal all give #b2a3ff the contrast it needs to stand out. For warmth, muted gold or terracotta accents keep it from feeling too cold.
Is #b2a3ff readable on white or black?
#b2a3ff has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.57:1 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.