#E0BBFF Hex Color
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#e0bbff is a pastel lavender with a cool, milky softness. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which makes it a strong supporting tone or full background rather than a sharp accent. It can wash out next to white, so pair it with deep plum for contrast. The hex code also holds black text at about 12.7:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #e0bbff
What is #e0bbff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0bbff is rgb(224, 187, 255), in HSL hsl(273, 100%, 87%) and in CMYK 12%, 27%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #e0bbff?
Deep plum and forest green give this pastel lavender the contrast it lacks next to white. Muted charcoal grays also work well for a softer, cooler palette.
Is #e0bbff readable on white or black?
#e0bbff has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.72:1 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.