#BB90BD Hex Color
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This muted, desaturated lavender possesses an airy, cool quality. Because it maintains high contrast with black text, the hex code #bb90bd works well as a readable background for wellness or branding projects. It holds its own against charcoal grays, preventing the washed-out appearance common with lighter pastels. Use it as a base tone for designs that require a gentle, consistent visual structure.
Questions about #bb90bd
What is #bb90bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb90bd is rgb(187, 144, 189), in HSL hsl(297, 25%, 65%) and in CMYK 1%, 24%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bb90bd for a balanced palette?
Is #bb90bd readable on white or black?
#bb90bd has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.