#B588B1 Hex Color
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Far from a loud magenta, #b588b1 is a dusty, grayed-out take on the hue. Its low saturation and mid-lightness give it a soft, ashy character that reads gentle rather than bold. It flatters deep plum and muted olive accents, and black text passes AA contrast on it at about 7.1:1, so it works as a supporting tone in cosmetics and lifestyle branding.
Questions about #b588b1
What is #b588b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b588b1 is rgb(181, 136, 177), in HSL hsl(305, 23%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 2%, 29%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b588b1?
#b588b1 looks strongest next to muted olive, deep plum, and charcoal, where its ashy softness stands out without competing. Bright magenta or white can wash it out, so keep those to small doses.
Is #b588b1 readable on white or black?
#b588b1 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 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.