#BE99BD Hex Color
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The hex code #be99bd is a light, dusty purple with cool pink undertones and very low saturation. Its ashy finish brings softness and restraint to spring palettes, cosmetics, wedding branding, and wellness layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable at about 8.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #be99bd
What is #be99bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be99bd is rgb(190, 153, 189), in HSL hsl(302, 22%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 1%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be99bd?
Is #be99bd a warm or cool color?
#be99bd reads as a cool, dusty purple because its low-saturation base leans toward pink-violet rather than warm red or yellow, while its grayish value softens the hue and gives it a restrained, ashy appearance.
Is #be99bd readable on white or black?
#be99bd has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.48:1 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.