#B9B6D0 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated lavender feels refined and gentle. Because it is highly muted, #b9b6d0 works best as a soft background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to create a sophisticated, modern palette. The hex code for this ashy purple is #b9b6d0, which provides excellent contrast for black text in UI applications.
Questions about #b9b6d0
What is #b9b6d0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b9b6d0 is rgb(185, 182, 208), in HSL hsl(247, 22%, 76%) and in CMYK 11%, 12%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #b9b6d0?
Because #b9b6d0 is highly muted and cool, it pairs best with charcoal or deep slate tones to create a balanced, modern contrast. You can also ground this lavender by using it alongside crisp white or soft cream for a clean, airy aesthetic.
Is #b9b6d0 considered a warm or cool color?
#b9b6d0 is a cool-toned shade that sits firmly on the violet side of the spectrum. Its dusty, unsaturated quality mutes the typical vibrancy of purple, making it appear more neutral and gray-adjacent than a standard saturated lavender.
Is #b9b6d0 readable on white or black?
#b9b6d0 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.66:1 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.