#B6A5EF Hex Color
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Soft and cool, #b6a5ef is a light, muted purple with a gentle violet cast. Its low saturation brings freshness and softness to spring palettes, wellness branding, cosmetics, and wedding designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm plum, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable on this hex code.
Questions about #b6a5ef
What is #b6a5ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6a5ef is rgb(182, 165, 239), in HSL hsl(254, 70%, 79%) and in CMYK 24%, 31%, 0%, 6%.
Which colors pair well with #b6a5ef?
Is #b6a5ef readable on white or black?
#b6a5ef has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.61:1 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.