#B2A8EB Hex Color
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This pastel purple is a light, unsaturated violet with a cool, airy undertone. It provides a soft, gentle base for UI backgrounds or branding palettes. Because it is so light, pair it with charcoal or deep navy to create visual tension. The hex code for this color is #b2a8eb. Black text offers excellent contrast here, ensuring readability even at small sizes.
Questions about #b2a8eb
What is #b2a8eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b2a8eb is rgb(178, 168, 235), in HSL hsl(249, 63%, 79%) and in CMYK 24%, 29%, 0%, 8%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b2a8eb?
Is #b2a8eb suitable for web text?
This light pastel violet generally lacks sufficient contrast when used as primary text against white or very light backgrounds. You should use it as a decorative accent or soft background, opting for black or dark text to ensure your content remains accessible.
Is #b2a8eb readable on white or black?
#b2a8eb has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.69:1 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.