#B99DD9 Hex Color
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Muted and light, #b99dd9 is a pastel purple with a cool violet undertone. Its low saturation keeps things soft, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than the star of a palette. It can wash out next to white, but deep plum or charcoal brings it back to life. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at about 8.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #b99dd9
What is #b99dd9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b99dd9 is rgb(185, 157, 217), in HSL hsl(268, 44%, 73%) and in CMYK 15%, 28%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #b99dd9?
Is #b99dd9 readable on white or black?
#b99dd9 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.88:1 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.