#B6B4DF Hex Color
A cool and dusty muted lavender
This dusty, unsaturated purple reads as a cool, refined neutral. Because #b6b4df has low chroma, it works best as a soft background rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or warm slate, which ground its airy quality. With a strong contrast ratio against black text, it is a legible choice for UI applications requiring a sense of serenity. The hex code for this shade is #b6b4df.
Questions about #b6b4df
What is #b6b4df in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b6b4df is rgb(182, 180, 223), in HSL hsl(243, 40%, 79%) and in CMYK 18%, 19%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #b6b4df?
#b6b4df works beautifully when grounded by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which emphasize its airy quality. For a warmer, sophisticated palette, try pairing it with muted terracotta or soft cream tones to bridge the gap between cool and warm.
Is #b6b4df readable on white or black?
#b6b4df has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.58:1 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.