#B6A3F7 Hex Color
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#b6a3f7 is a light lavender with a cool, pastel glow. Its high lightness and soft saturation suit wellness branding, spring layouts, and baby products. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast. Black text on this hex code reaches about 9.6:1, well past AA for body text. Next to plain white it can wash out, so keep darker tones nearby.
Questions about #b6a3f7
What is #b6a3f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6a3f7 is rgb(182, 163, 247), in HSL hsl(254, 84%, 80%) and in CMYK 26%, 34%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #b6a3f7?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal anchor its lightness well and keep it from fading next to white. For a warmer take, try muted mauve or dusty rose accents.
Is #b6a3f7 readable on white or black?
#b6a3f7 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.57:1 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.