#D6B6FF Hex Color
Soft lavender with a cool glow
Reach for this soft lavender when a design needs a pastel background that still reads as purple. The hex code #d6b6ff is light and unsaturated, so it stays gentle across large surfaces and flatters deep plum or charcoal accents. Black text hits about 12:1 contrast on it, making it a safe base for UI, weddings, and wellness branding.
Questions about #d6b6ff
What is #d6b6ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6b6ff is rgb(214, 182, 255), in HSL hsl(266, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 16%, 29%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #d6b6ff?
Is #d6b6ff readable on white or black?
#d6b6ff has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.99:1 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.