#BD98EE Hex Color
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Reach for #bd98ee when a layout needs a soft lavender that stays cool and pastel rather than sweet. Its high lightness works best as a background or supporting tone, and it loses presence next to plain white, so frame it with deep plum or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #bd98ee
What is #bd98ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd98ee is rgb(189, 152, 238), in HSL hsl(266, 72%, 76%) and in CMYK 21%, 36%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #bd98ee?
Deep plum and charcoal give this light lavender the contrast it lacks against white, while sage and warm taupe soften it for spring or wellness themes. Avoid pairing it with other pastels if you want the hue to hold its own.
Is #bd98ee readable on white or black?
#bd98ee has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.88:1 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.