#B6B3C0 Hex Color
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Reach for this ashy lavender when a design needs purple without the drama. The hex code #b6b3c0 sits close to grey, with just enough violet undertone to read soft instead of cold. It works best as a supporting tone or background, where deep plum or warm mustard accents bring out its warmth. Black text clears contrast checks easily on it, so it holds up in UI work.
Questions about #b6b3c0
What is #b6b3c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6b3c0 is rgb(182, 179, 192), in HSL hsl(254, 9%, 73%) and in CMYK 5%, 7%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b6b3c0?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm mustard all bring out its violet undertone. Crisp white can wash it out, so darker partners usually flatter it more. Try it beside charcoal for a moody, muted palette.
Is #b6b3c0 readable on white or black?
#b6b3c0 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.19:1 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.