#B389BA Hex Color
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#b389ba is a muted mauve, a grayed lavender that keeps its purple from getting loud. That softness makes it a good supporting tone, though it can wash out beside plain white. It looks richer against deep plum or warm charcoal. The hex code #b389ba also holds black text at about 7.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #b389ba
What is #b389ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b389ba is rgb(179, 137, 186), in HSL hsl(291, 26%, 63%) and in CMYK 4%, 26%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #b389ba?
#b389ba pairs well with deep plum, forest green, and warm charcoal, which give its grayed violet more depth than white does. Cream and dusty rose suit softer palettes.
Is #b389ba readable on white or black?
#b389ba has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.20:1 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.