#D4BAF4 Hex Color
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#d4baf4 is a light, unsaturated lavender with a cool undertone. Its high lightness gives it strong contrast with dark text, around 12.1:1 against black, so it clears WCAG AA behind small body copy. Best used as a dominant base in wellness branding, wedding stationery, and spring UI themes rather than as a small accent.
Questions about #d4baf4
What is #d4baf4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4baf4 is rgb(212, 186, 244), in HSL hsl(267, 73%, 84%) and in CMYK 13%, 24%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #d4baf4?
Is #d4baf4 a good background color?
Yes. Its lightness makes it a comfortable base for large surfaces, and black text over it reads at roughly 12.1:1 contrast. It suits wellness sites, wedding invitations, and spring-themed layouts where a calm background matters.
Is #d4baf4 readable on white or black?
#d4baf4 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.12:1 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.