#BBB2F0 Hex Color
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#bbb2f0 is a pale lavender with cool, blue-leaning undertones and low saturation. It reads soft without turning sugary, which makes it a dependable supporting tone behind dark violet or charcoal. Next to plain white it can wash out, so pair it with deeper neighbors. Black text on top hits about 10.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #bbb2f0
What is #bbb2f0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbb2f0 is rgb(187, 178, 240), in HSL hsl(249, 67%, 82%) and in CMYK 22%, 26%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #bbb2f0?
Deeper purples, plum, and charcoal give #bbb2f0 the contrast it needs, since it fades next to white. For an unexpected mix, try a warm terracotta or muted olive accent against the cool lavender base.
Is #bbb2f0 readable on white or black?
#bbb2f0 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.73:1 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.