#BEB8DC Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated purple creates a soft and airy atmosphere. Because it is highly muted and light, #beb8dc works effectively as a calm, spacious background for delicate branding or UI design. Pair it with dark charcoal text to ensure maximum readability and accessibility, as the contrast ratio is excellent. This hex code provides a sophisticated, modern alternative to brighter, more traditional pastels.
Questions about #beb8dc
What is #beb8dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #beb8dc is rgb(190, 184, 220), in HSL hsl(250, 34%, 79%) and in CMYK 14%, 16%, 0%, 14%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
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Is #beb8dc readable on white or black?
#beb8dc has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.07:1 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.