#B6A1F4 Hex Color
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Softer than lilac candy and cooler than a pale orchid, this pastel purple (hex code #b6a1f4) carries a faint blue undertone. Its lightness makes it a natural background or supporting tone, though it can wash out next to pure white. Deep plum or forest green accents hold up well against it, and black text passes contrast checks with room to spare.
Questions about #b6a1f4
What is #b6a1f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6a1f4 is rgb(182, 161, 244), in HSL hsl(255, 79%, 79%) and in CMYK 25%, 34%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #b6a1f4?
Deep plum and forest green both read rich against #b6a1f4, since dark saturated tones balance its lightness. Charcoal offers a quieter, more neutral pairing.
Is #b6a1f4 readable on white or black?
#b6a1f4 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.39:1 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.