#BFB1ED Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated lavender sits on the edge of pastel, offering a soft, gentle aesthetic. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, #bfb1ed works well as a background color for readable UI designs. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or warm slate gray, providing a sophisticated balance that prevents the color from appearing too washed out.
Questions about #bfb1ed
What is #bfb1ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfb1ed is rgb(191, 177, 237), in HSL hsl(254, 63%, 81%) and in CMYK 19%, 25%, 0%, 7%.
Which colors pair best with #bfb1ed?
This unsaturated lavender pairs beautifully with deep neutrals like slate or charcoal, which anchor its lightness. For a softer, more monochromatic palette, incorporate varying tints of blue or muted gray to maintain the serene aesthetic.
Is #bfb1ed readable on white or black?
#bfb1ed has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.72:1 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.