#B5A4F2 Hex Color
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Soft and light, #b5a4f2 is a pastel lavender with just enough saturation to stay fresh instead of washed out. It reads cool and calm, which suits wellness branding, wedding invitations, and spring layouts. Use it as a background color with black text, which clears WCAG AA contrast at about 9.6:1, and pair it with deep plum for a richer palette.
Questions about #b5a4f2
What is #b5a4f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5a4f2 is rgb(181, 164, 242), in HSL hsl(253, 75%, 80%) and in CMYK 25%, 32%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #b5a4f2?
Deep plum, navy, and warm gray give #b5a4f2 contrast without clashing. For a softer palette, try it with cream or pale sage.
Is #b5a4f2 readable on white or black?
#b5a4f2 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.55:1 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.