#B2A4D4 Hex Color
Soft, cool, and quietly elegant
#b2a4d4 is a light, dusty purple with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its soft, ashy finish suits wellness, wedding, cosmetics, and children’s branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep plum, since white can wash it out. The hex code #b2a4d4 provides strong contrast for black body text.
Questions about #b2a4d4
What is #b2a4d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a4d4 is rgb(178, 164, 212), in HSL hsl(257, 36%, 74%) and in CMYK 16%, 23%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #b2a4d4?
Charcoal, deep plum, and muted mauve pair well with #b2a4d4, adding definition without overpowering its dusty purple base. Use charcoal for text and structure, while deep plum or mauve create a softer, coordinated palette.
Is #b2a4d4 readable on white or black?
#b2a4d4 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.15:1 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.