#E0BBF9 Hex Color
Soft lavender with a cool glow
A pale, unsaturated lavender with a cool glow. #e0bbf9 works best as a background or base tone, where its lightness keeps layouts airy and soft. Pair it with deep plum or forest green for contrast. Black text reads clearly on top at about 12.6:1, well above AA body text requirements.
Questions about #e0bbf9
What is #e0bbf9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0bbf9 is rgb(224, 187, 249), in HSL hsl(276, 84%, 85%) and in CMYK 10%, 25%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #e0bbf9?
Deep plum and forest green both give #e0bbf9 the contrast its lightness needs. For a softer palette, try muted mauve or warm gray alongside it as supporting tones.
Can you use black text on a #e0bbf9 background?
Yes. Black text on #e0bbf9 reaches about 12.6:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement, so small body text stays readable. Dark purple text also works for headings.
Is #e0bbf9 readable on white or black?
#e0bbf9 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.64:1 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.