#B3A3CF Hex Color
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Closer to dried heather than fresh lilac, this lavender carries a gray undertone that keeps it muted. #b3a3cf works well as a large background in wellness or wedding branding, and its ashy quality pairs better with charcoal or deep plum than with white, which can wash it out. Black text on this hex code reaches about 9.1:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #b3a3cf
What is #b3a3cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3a3cf is rgb(179, 163, 207), in HSL hsl(262, 31%, 73%) and in CMYK 14%, 21%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #b3a3cf?
Deep plum and charcoal ground #b3a3cf and bring out its dusty quality, while pure white can wash it out. It also pairs well with sage for a muted, natural palette.
Is #b3a3cf readable on white or black?
#b3a3cf has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.05:1 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.