#D5BBD9 Hex Color
Soft pastel purple with an ashy cast
Powdery lilac, like dried heather or sugared petals. The hex code #d5bbd9 is a very light, muted purple with a faint gray cast. It reads soft and cool, which makes it a calm supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Next to white it can wash out, so anchor it with charcoal text or darker plum accents.
Questions about #d5bbd9
What is #d5bbd9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5bbd9 is rgb(213, 187, 217), in HSL hsl(292, 28%, 79%) and in CMYK 2%, 14%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #d5bbd9?
Pair #d5bbd9 with charcoal for structure or a deep plum for contrast. Its very low saturation means brighter colors placed next to it will dominate the layout.
Is #d5bbd9 readable on white or black?
#d5bbd9 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.93:1 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.