#B38DB6 Hex Color
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Dusty lavender with a gray undertone. #b38db6 is muted and cool-leaning, which makes it a strong supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base, where it can read flat. It pairs well with deep plum and warm cream. Black text sits at about 7.4:1 contrast on it, so small type stays readable. The hex code for this shade is #b38db6.
Questions about #b38db6
What is #b38db6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38db6 is rgb(179, 141, 182), in HSL hsl(296, 22%, 63%) and in CMYK 2%, 23%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #b38db6?
Deep plum, forest green, and warm cream all flatter this muted lavender. Its gray undertone keeps combinations grounded, so richer darks look better next to it than bright whites do.
Does #b38db6 read warm or cool?
It leans cool. The violet base and heavy gray desaturation pull it away from warm pinks, giving it a calm, slightly reserved character that suits wellness and spring palettes.
Is #b38db6 readable on white or black?
#b38db6 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.40:1 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.