#B495D2 Hex Color
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#b495d2 is a soft lavender with gray undertones. The hex code reads cool and muted, light enough to feel airy without washing out. It works best as a dominant base in wellness branding, weddings, or spring packaging, paired with deep plum for contrast. Black text sits at about 8.2:1 on it, so small body copy passes AA.
Questions about #b495d2
What is #b495d2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b495d2 is rgb(180, 149, 210), in HSL hsl(270, 40%, 70%) and in CMYK 14%, 29%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #b495d2?
Deep plum and charcoal make #b495d2 look richer than plain white does, since its low saturation needs weight nearby. A warm gold accent also works when you want a softer, more elegant mix.
Is #b495d2 readable on white or black?
#b495d2 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.17:1 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.