#BEB4C7 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy purple sits right on the edge of grey. Because of its muted chroma, #beb4c7 works best as a soft background or a supporting neutral in branding palettes. It provides excellent legibility for small black text, maintaining a 10.5:1 contrast ratio. Designers often pair it with deep charcoal for a clean, modern aesthetic. The hex code for this subtle shade is #beb4c7.
Questions about #beb4c7
What is #beb4c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #beb4c7 is rgb(190, 180, 199), in HSL hsl(272, 15%, 74%) and in CMYK 5%, 10%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #beb4c7 in a design palette?
#beb4c7 functions best as a supporting neutral when paired with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast, professional layouts. Because it sits on the edge of grey, it also complements soft creams or muted dusty greens for a balanced, calming aesthetic.
Is #beb4c7 readable on white or black?
#beb4c7 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.54:1 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.