#B5A6C8 Hex Color
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A dusty cross between lilac and gray, lavender reads soft and cool without feeling icy. The hex code #b5a6c8 works well as a dominant background base, since black text holds a 9.3:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with deep plum or warm taupe; plain white tends to wash it out.
Questions about #b5a6c8
What is #b5a6c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5a6c8 is rgb(181, 166, 200), in HSL hsl(266, 24%, 72%) and in CMYK 9%, 17%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #b5a6c8?
Deep plum and warm taupe bring out its dusty side, while charcoal adds structure to a muted palette. Skip pale yellows, which clash with its cool undertone.
Is #b5a6c8 readable on white or black?
#b5a6c8 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.25:1 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.