#BFBBE1 Hex Color
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#bfbbe1 sits close to a faded lilac chalk stick: a dusty, very unsaturated pastel purple with a cool gray undertone. Its soft, graceful feel suits wellness brands, wedding invites, and spring backgrounds, and black text passes contrast checks on it easily.
Questions about #bfbbe1
What is #bfbbe1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bfbbe1 is rgb(191, 187, 225), in HSL hsl(246, 39%, 81%) and in CMYK 15%, 17%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #bfbbe1?
Its low saturation and cool gray undertone flatter deep, rich tones. Try it next to plum for a soft violet pairing, or with warm taupe to balance the coolness. It also holds its own against charcoal in minimal layouts.
Is #bfbbe1 readable on white or black?
#bfbbe1 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.41:1 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.