#B4BEFE Hex Color
Soft indigo with a cool glow
Pastel indigo with a cool, faintly glittering edge. Its hex code is #b4befe, and the high lightness plus low saturation give it a soft, airy feel. Use it as a background or supporting tone, not for fine detail, where it can wash out next to white. Black text clears AA contrast on it with room to spare. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for a richer palette.
Questions about #b4befe
What is #b4befe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b4befe is rgb(180, 190, 254), in HSL hsl(232, 97%, 85%) and in CMYK 29%, 25%, 0%, 0%.
What text color works best on #b4befe?
Black text. At roughly 11.7:1 contrast, it clears WCAG AA for small body text, while white text falls far short on this light indigo. Stick with near-black type or a very dark indigo for headings and fine print.
What colors pair well with #b4befe?
Deep plum, burgundy, and charcoal all make #b4befe look richer than white does. Keep it as the dominant base and let a darker shade carry structure and type.
Is #b4befe readable on white or black?
#b4befe has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.73:1 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.