#BE91E2 Hex Color
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Soft and light, #be91e2 is a pastel lavender with just enough saturation to hold its own next to white. Its cool purple undertone suits wellness branding, weddings, and spring layouts. Black text passes AA comfortably on it at about 8.3:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal so it reads as a base color, not a wash.
Questions about #be91e2
What is #be91e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be91e2 is rgb(190, 145, 226), in HSL hsl(273, 58%, 73%) and in CMYK 16%, 36%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #be91e2?
Deep plum and charcoal give #be91e2 contrast without fighting its softness. Warm metals like brass also flatter it in packaging and print.
Is #be91e2 readable on white or black?
#be91e2 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.33:1 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.