#F0B9FF Hex Color
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This airy pastel purple sits high on the lightness scale, offering a gentle aesthetic for soft interfaces. Because it is highly desaturated, the hex code #f0b9ff functions best as a large background area rather than for fine details. For readable UI, pair it with deep charcoal or black text, which offers excellent contrast exceeding 13:1 for accessibility. It provides a clean, modern base for confectionery or wellness brands.
Questions about #f0b9ff
What is #f0b9ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0b9ff is rgb(240, 185, 255), in HSL hsl(287, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 6%, 27%, 0%, 0%.
Which color combinations work well with #f0b9ff?
This pastel purple pairs beautifully with cool, muted neutrals or deep, saturated accents to provide visual balance. Try combining it with a muted slate grey for a minimalist look or a deep forest green for a more sophisticated impact.
Is #f0b9ff readable on white or black?
#f0b9ff has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.08:1 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.