#D7B1EB Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated purple offers a fresh, cool aesthetic suitable for delicate UI backgrounds or soft branding. Because the tone is quite light, it pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate greys for a modern, sophisticated look. The hex code is #d7b1eb. With an 11.4:1 contrast ratio against black, this shade remains perfectly legible for all standard body text requirements.
Questions about #d7b1eb
What is #d7b1eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7b1eb is rgb(215, 177, 235), in HSL hsl(279, 59%, 81%) and in CMYK 9%, 25%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #d7b1eb?
Because #d7b1eb is a light and muted tone, it works exceptionally well when grounded by charcoal or deep slate grays to create a sophisticated, modern contrast. For a softer, more dreamlike palette, try pairing it with muted sage greens or creamy off-whites.
Is #d7b1eb readable on white or black?
#d7b1eb has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.37:1 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.