#B6A1D8 Hex Color
Soft lavender with a muted gray edge
Muted and light, #b6a1d8 sits between lavender and soft violet, with enough gray in it to stay gentle rather than sweet. It works best as a supporting tone behind dark plum or charcoal text, and it pairs well with deep teal for something less predictable than the usual pastel lineup. The hex code reads cool but not icy, which suits wellness brands, wedding stationery, and spring palettes. Black text passes AA comfortably on it at roughly 9.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #b6a1d8
What is #b6a1d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6a1d8 is rgb(182, 161, 216), in HSL hsl(263, 41%, 74%) and in CMYK 16%, 25%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #b6a1d8?
Is #b6a1d8 readable on white or black?
#b6a1d8 has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.07:1 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.