#B497BD Hex Color
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Pastel purple with ashy gray undertones, #b497bd is a cool, dusty hex code with very low saturation. Its softened violet character suggests gentleness and serenity without feeling childish. Use it as a supporting tone for spring, wellness, cosmetics, or wedding palettes, pairing well with charcoal for readable text. Black text reaches about 8.1:1 contrast here, suitable for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #b497bd
What is #b497bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b497bd is rgb(180, 151, 189), in HSL hsl(286, 22%, 67%) and in CMYK 5%, 20%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b497bd in a design palette?
Muted neutrals and dark accents pair well with #b497bd, especially charcoal text, warm cream surfaces, and a restrained burgundy accent that adds depth without overpowering its dusty violet character in a balanced palette.
Is #b497bd readable on white or black?
#b497bd has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.10:1 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.