#BBBBFA Hex Color
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Pastel indigo skips the moody depth of its parent hue. The hex code #bbbbfa is light, unsaturated, and cool, reading more like a spring lilac than a night sky. Use it as a dominant background where black text hits 11.6:1 contrast. It flatters deep plum and terracotta, though it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #bbbbfa
What is #bbbbfa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bbbbfa is rgb(187, 187, 250), in HSL hsl(240, 86%, 86%) and in CMYK 25%, 25%, 0%, 2%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bbbbfa?
Deep plum and navy sit naturally beside #bbbbfa because they share its blue undertone. For warmth, terracotta makes an unexpected but balanced partner. Avoid other pale pastels, which can leave both colors washed out.
Is #bbbbfa readable on white or black?
#bbbbfa has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.60:1 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.