#B2A7E3 Hex Color
Powder-soft lavender with a cool violet edge
Soft and powdery, this lavender leans cool with a muted violet undertone. The hex code #b2a7e3 works best as a dominant base or background in wellness, wedding, and spring palettes, though it washes out next to plain white. Pair it with deep plum for richness, or set black text on top for a 9.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #b2a7e3
What is #b2a7e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a7e3 is rgb(178, 167, 227), in HSL hsl(251, 52%, 77%) and in CMYK 22%, 26%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #b2a7e3?
Deep plum and charcoal bring out its violet side, while muted gold adds warmth without clashing. For a softer palette, try dusty rose or sage alongside it.
Is #b2a7e3 readable on white or black?
#b2a7e3 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.52:1 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.