#B5A6C9 Hex Color
A dusty purple with serene grace
#b5a6c9 is a pale, ashy purple with cool undertones and very low saturation. Its dusty finish brings softness, serenity, and refined spiritual character to spring palettes, baby products, wellness branding, and wedding designs. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep plum; against this shade, black text reaches about 9.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #b5a6c9
What is #b5a6c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b5a6c9 is rgb(181, 166, 201), in HSL hsl(266, 24%, 72%) and in CMYK 10%, 17%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #b5a6c9?
#b5a6c9 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, muted sage, and warm cream, which add structure or gentle contrast without overpowering its pale, dusty surface; charcoal is especially useful for readable type and navigation.
Is #b5a6c9 readable on white or black?
#b5a6c9 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.26:1 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.