#BD99FB Hex Color
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Glowing lavender with a cool, electric edge. #bd99fb is light yet saturated, so it shines as an accent or supporting tone in dark mode UI and gaming branding, but can wash out next to white. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for richness. Black text on this hex code reads at about 9.1:1, well above WCAG AA.
Questions about #bd99fb
What is #bd99fb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd99fb is rgb(189, 153, 251), in HSL hsl(262, 92%, 79%) and in CMYK 25%, 39%, 0%, 2%.
Does black or white text work better on #bd99fb?
Black text works best on #bd99fb, with a contrast ratio of about 9.1:1. That clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text, while white text falls far short.
What colors pair well with #bd99fb?
Deep plum, charcoal, and navy all give #bd99fb the dark backdrop it needs to glow. Next to white or pale gray, it tends to look washed out.
Is #bd99fb readable on white or black?
#bd99fb has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.11:1 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.