#D9B1F9 Hex Color
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Not quite lilac and softer than violet, this pale purple sits at high lightness with low saturation, giving it a powdery, opalescent feel. The hex code #d9b1f9 works best as a background for dark plum or charcoal text, which clears WCAG AA at 11.6:1 contrast. Next to white it can wash out, so give it stronger neighbors like deep teal or aubergine.
Questions about #d9b1f9
What is #d9b1f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9b1f9 is rgb(217, 177, 249), in HSL hsl(273, 86%, 84%) and in CMYK 13%, 29%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #d9b1f9?
Deep teal, aubergine, and charcoal all give this pale lavender the contrast it needs to avoid looking washed out. For a softer palette, try muted sage or dusty mauve.
Does #d9b1f9 read warm or cool?
It reads cool. The blue lean in its violet base and its high lightness give it a crisp, airy temperature rather than the warmth of pinker purples.
Is #d9b1f9 readable on white or black?
#d9b1f9 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.60:1 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.