#D7BCF1 Hex Color
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Not quite lilac and not quite gray, this dusty lavender carries a cool, ashy undertone. The hex code #d7bcf1 sits light and unsaturated, which makes it a calm background for wellness, wedding, or spring designs. Black text reads clearly on it at 12.4:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal so it doesn’t wash out beside plain white.
Questions about #d7bcf1
What is #d7bcf1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d7bcf1 is rgb(215, 188, 241), in HSL hsl(271, 65%, 84%) and in CMYK 11%, 22%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #d7bcf1?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all bring out the dusty quality of #d7bcf1 without overpowering it. Avoid pairing it with other pale pastels, since the combination can look washed out and vague.
Is #d7bcf1 readable on white or black?
#d7bcf1 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.35:1 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.