#B38FE7 Hex Color
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A light lavender with medium saturation and a cool, slightly bluish undertone. It reads gentle and calm, which suits wellness brands, wedding stationery, and spring layouts. The hex code #b38fe7 works best as a background or supporting tone for dark text, since black type reaches about 8:1 contrast. Next to pure white it can wash out, so anchor it with deeper purples.
Questions about #b38fe7
What is #b38fe7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b38fe7 is rgb(179, 143, 231), in HSL hsl(265, 65%, 73%) and in CMYK 23%, 38%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #b38fe7?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm terracotta all flatter this lavender. Dark values keep the pastel from washing out, while terracotta adds warmth that balances its cool undertone.
Is #b38fe7 readable on white or black?
#b38fe7 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.