#B48FE7 Hex Color
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Soft, light, and slightly muted, this lavender leans cool with a gentle gray undertone. The hex code is #b48fe7. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base and looks richer against deep plum than plain white. Common in wellness branding, spring palettes, and confectionery. For warmer pairings, mixing pink tones nearby keeps it from feeling cold.
Questions about #b48fe7
What is #b48fe7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b48fe7 is rgb(180, 143, 231), in HSL hsl(265, 65%, 73%) and in CMYK 22%, 38%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #b48fe7?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm cream pair best with #b48fe7, since their depth keeps this light lavender from washing out. Terracotta adds a surprising spring warmth when you want more contrast.
Does black or white text read better on #b48fe7?
Black text reads far better on #b48fe7, reaching about 8.0:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. White text drops too low to pass, so keep it off small type on this shade.
Is #b48fe7 readable on white or black?
#b48fe7 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.02:1 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.