#B39CF7 Hex Color
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Soft lavender with a cool violet undertone. #b39cf7 is light and gently saturated, so it works best as a background for dark text or a supporting tone behind deeper purples. Black type on it clears WCAG AA with strong contrast, around 9.0:1. It suits wellness, beauty, and spring palettes where similar pink shades would read too warm.
Questions about #b39cf7
What is #b39cf7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b39cf7 is rgb(179, 156, 247), in HSL hsl(255, 85%, 79%) and in CMYK 28%, 37%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #b39cf7?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted teal all pair well with #b39cf7. Its lightness gives darker neighbors plenty of contrast, while a warm gold accent keeps the palette from feeling cold.
Is #b39cf7 readable on white or black?
#b39cf7 has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.01:1 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.