#B7B7DB Hex Color
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Lavender gray, a muted pastel with a cool blue undertone. #b7b7db reads soft and dusty, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a bold accent. Pair it with deeper purples or warm neutrals to keep it from washing out. Black text stays readable on top, hitting strong contrast.
Questions about #b7b7db
What is #b7b7db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b7b7db is rgb(183, 183, 219), in HSL hsl(240, 33%, 79%) and in CMYK 16%, 16%, 0%, 14%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #b7b7db?
Deeper purples and warm neutrals flatter it most, since its gray undertone can look flat next to bright hues. Try dusty plum, muted teal, or soft cream for balance.
Is #b7b7db readable on white or black?
#b7b7db has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.80:1 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.