#B89FFB Hex Color
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A light lavender with a soft, cool glow, #b89ffb sits between violet and lilac. Its muted saturation keeps it calm on large backgrounds, where it works best with dark plum or charcoal for contrast. Black text reads at about 9.4:1, so small body copy stays accessible. The hex code #b89ffb suits wellness branding, spring palettes, and soft UI accents.
Questions about #b89ffb
What is #b89ffb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b89ffb is rgb(184, 159, 251), in HSL hsl(256, 92%, 80%) and in CMYK 27%, 37%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #b89ffb?
Pair #b89ffb with deep plum or dark teal for rich contrast, or warm ochre for a spring feel. Its cool blue undertone also flatters charcoal text and near-black neutrals.
Is #b89ffb readable on white or black?
#b89ffb has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.39:1 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.