#B9ADF7 Hex Color
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#b9adf7 is a pale lavender with a cool, hazy glow. Its low saturation keeps things calm, which makes this hex code a solid base for wellness branding, baby products, and spring palettes. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for contrast, since next to plain white it can wash out. Black text on #b9adf7 reads clearly at about 10.4:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #b9adf7
What is #b9adf7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9adf7 is rgb(185, 173, 247), in HSL hsl(250, 82%, 82%) and in CMYK 25%, 30%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #b9adf7?
Deep plum and charcoal give #b9adf7 the contrast it lacks against white, while sage green adds an earthy balance. For a soft scheme, layer it with blush pink and cream.
Is #b9adf7 readable on white or black?
#b9adf7 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.38:1 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.