#B3A6E7 Hex Color
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#b3a6e7 is a soft, desaturated violet with a cool, airy character. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, it works best as a primary background color rather than a small accent. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays or deep teals for a modern, balanced contrast. Since black text provides excellent readability against this shade, it is a practical choice for accessible UI design.
Questions about #b3a6e7
What is #b3a6e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b3a6e7 is rgb(179, 166, 231), in HSL hsl(252, 58%, 78%) and in CMYK 23%, 28%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #b3a6e7?
Is #b3a6e7 readable on white or black?
#b3a6e7 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.52:1 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.