#B988D6 Hex Color
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#b988d6 is a light, desaturated violet with a cool undertone. Its moderate lightness makes it effective for UI backgrounds, as it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible. This pastel shade works best as a secondary color or subtle accent in wellness and beauty branding. The hex code for this soft, elegant lavender is #b988d6.
Questions about #b988d6
What is #b988d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b988d6 is rgb(185, 136, 214), in HSL hsl(278, 49%, 69%) and in CMYK 14%, 36%, 0%, 16%.
Which colors pair best with #b988d6 for a balanced palette?
Is #b988d6 readable on white or black?
#b988d6 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.