#B4BAE4 Hex Color
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#b4bae4 is a cool, desaturated indigo with a dusty, pastel character. Because of its muted lightness, it works best as a soft UI background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant color. Pair it with charcoal greys or deep slate for a modern, grounded contrast. The hex code for this hazy, periwinkle shade is #b4bae4.
Questions about #b4bae4
What is #b4bae4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4bae4 is rgb(180, 186, 228), in HSL hsl(233, 47%, 80%) and in CMYK 21%, 18%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #b4bae4 for modern UI?
Because #b4bae4 is a dusty, cool-toned indigo, it works best when anchored by deep, neutral tones like charcoal or dark slate. Using it against crisp white creates a soft, clean aesthetic, but adding a touch of terracotta can provide a sophisticated, unexpected contrast.
Is #b4bae4 readable on white or black?
#b4bae4 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.08:1 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.