#B496D6 Hex Color
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This muted lavender carries a cool, desaturated quality that feels gentle and restrained. Because of its light tone, #b496d6 works best as a supporting background or a soft accent rather than a dominant primary color. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated, modern contrast. It maintains high legibility with black text, making it a reliable choice for readable UI designs.
Questions about #b496d6
What is #b496d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b496d6 is rgb(180, 150, 214), in HSL hsl(268, 44%, 71%) and in CMYK 16%, 30%, 0%, 16%.
How can I use #b496d6 in professional web design?
Is #b496d6 readable on white or black?
#b496d6 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.