#F0B8FF Hex Color
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With its high lightness and softened chroma, #f0b8ff reads as a cool purple with pink-violet undertones. It brings softness and youthful energy to spring, wellness, wedding, baby, and confectionery designs. Use this hex code as a supporting background or accent, pairing it with navy or dark plum. Black text remains highly readable on this shade.
Questions about #f0b8ff
What is #f0b8ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0b8ff is rgb(240, 184, 255), in HSL hsl(287, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 6%, 28%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #f0b8ff?
Navy, dark plum, and charcoal pair well with #f0b8ff, grounding its pale pink-violet character with stronger contrast; navy creates a crisp, polished palette, while dark plum adds depth and charcoal keeps text softer.
Is #f0b8ff readable on white or black?
#f0b8ff has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.00:1 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.