#B490CA Hex Color
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#b490ca is a desaturated, cool lavender that offers a soft, light backdrop for UI designs. Because it is high-key, it benefits from strong contrast. Use black text for optimal readability, as the ratio is excellent. The hex code #b490ca pairs well with deep charcoal or slate greys, which prevent the color from feeling washed out in larger applications.
Questions about #b490ca
What is #b490ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b490ca is rgb(180, 144, 202), in HSL hsl(277, 35%, 68%) and in CMYK 11%, 29%, 0%, 21%.
What design elements pair best with #b490ca?
Deep, neutral tones like charcoal provide the necessary anchor to prevent this soft lavender from feeling washed out. Using dark text against #b490ca also ensures high readability and professional accessibility standards in interface design.
Is #b490ca suitable for text-heavy interface components?
While #b490ca makes a lovely background, it lacks the contrast required for small body text. Always layer darker typography over this hue to maintain usability, or use it exclusively for decorative elements, icons, or soft accent panels.
Is #b490ca readable on white or black?
#b490ca has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.78:1 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.