#D0BFFA Hex Color
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Think of sugared violet candy or fresh lilac petals and you get close to this lavender. The hex code #d0bffa is very light with low saturation, so it stays soft without washing out against white. It works best as a dominant background in wellness, wedding, or spring layouts, and deep plum or charcoal flatters it more than navy. Black text reaches about 12.5:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #d0bffa
What is #d0bffa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0bffa is rgb(208, 191, 250), in HSL hsl(257, 86%, 86%) and in CMYK 17%, 24%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #d0bffa?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted sage all pair well with #d0bffa. Its low saturation and high lightness give darker or earthier tones room to stand out beside it.
Is #d0bffa readable on white or black?
#d0bffa has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.51:1 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.