#BB98DA Hex Color

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Pastel purple #bb98da is a light, muted violet with cool blue undertones and a soft, graceful feel. Its gentle saturation suits wellness, wedding, spring, cosmetics, and children’s designs. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or plum, since white can wash it out. The hex code #bb98da supports readable black body text.

Questions about #bb98da

What is #bb98da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bb98da is rgb(187, 152, 218), in HSL hsl(272, 47%, 73%) and in CMYK 14%, 30%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #bb98da?
#bb98da pairs well with deep navy or plum, which add depth and contrast without fighting its cool violet undertones; use it as a soft supporting color for wellness, wedding, spring, cosmetics, and children’s design palettes.
Is #bb98da readable on white or black?
#bb98da has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.61:1 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.