#DDB6FF Hex Color

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Soft, pale, and barely saturated, this lavender leans cool with a faint pink glow. It works as a background color where plain white feels too flat, though white text loses contrast on it. Black text reads clearly at about 12.2:1. The hex code #ddb6ff pairs well with deep plum or charcoal accents.

Questions about #ddb6ff

What is #ddb6ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddb6ff is rgb(221, 182, 255), in HSL hsl(272, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 13%, 29%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ddb6ff?
Pair #ddb6ff with deep plum or charcoal for contrast, or olive green for an earthy balance. Since the lavender reads cool, warm wood and brass accents keep it from feeling too sweet.
Is #ddb6ff readable on white or black?
#ddb6ff has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.20:1 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.