#BEA9C3 Hex Color
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Soft and dusty, #bea9c3 is a light purple with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its ashy finish brings softness, grace, and a gentle spiritual mood to branding, weddings, wellness, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or black text. The hex code #bea9c3 provides strong contrast and pairs well with deep plum or muted green.
Questions about #bea9c3
What is #bea9c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bea9c3 is rgb(190, 169, 195), in HSL hsl(288, 18%, 71%) and in CMYK 3%, 13%, 0%, 24%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #bea9c3?
Pair #bea9c3 with deep plum, muted green, charcoal, or black to balance its pale, dusty purple character; darker partners add definition, while #bea9c3 works well for backgrounds, soft panels, borders, and secondary accents.
Is #bea9c3 readable on white or black?
#bea9c3 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.65:1 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.