#B593EA Hex Color
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Close to the color of lilac blooms, lavender #b593ea is a light, cool purple with a soft pastel finish. Its high lightness makes it a gentle background for wellness, wedding, and children’s designs. It can wash out beside white, so anchor it with deep plum or navy. Black text passes WCAG AA behind this hex code with strong contrast. For a sweeter palette, see what colors make pink.
Questions about #b593ea
What is #b593ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b593ea is rgb(181, 147, 234), in HSL hsl(263, 67%, 75%) and in CMYK 23%, 37%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #b593ea?
Deep plum and navy give #b593ea the contrast it loses next to white. Warm accents like terracotta also balance its cool undertone in larger palettes.
Is #b593ea readable on white or black?
#b593ea has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.32:1 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.