Lavender
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Lavender is a luminous, pale violet with a subtle grey undertone. This shade functions well as a UI background that prevents white screens from feeling too stark. The hex code is #e6e6fa. Because it maintains high contrast ratios with black text, it serves as a readable base for digital interfaces.
Questions about Lavender
What is the hex code for Lavender?
Lavender is #e6e6fa. In RGB that is rgb(230, 230, 250), in HSL hsl(240, 67%, 94%) and in CMYK 8%, 8%, 0%, 2%.
Does #e6e6fa look better with cool or warm accent colors?
Lavender #e6e6fa pairs best with cool, deep tones to ground its airy feel. Using it alongside charcoal or deep slate creates a sophisticated, modern contrast that keeps the interface feeling crisp and organized rather than washed out.
Is Lavender readable on white or black?
Lavender has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.06:1 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.