#F2B3F9 Hex Color
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Not quite pink and not quite violet, #f2b3f9 is a light pastel lavender with a faint orchid undertone. Its high lightness keeps it soft and fresh, though it can wash out next to plain white. It works best as a supporting tone behind deep plum or charcoal, and black type passes WCAG AA on it with room to spare.
Questions about #f2b3f9
What is #f2b3f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2b3f9 is rgb(242, 179, 249), in HSL hsl(294, 85%, 84%) and in CMYK 3%, 28%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f2b3f9?
#f2b3f9 flatters deep plum, forest green, and charcoal far more than the white or gray most people reach for. Darker anchors stop this light pastel from looking washed out.
Is #f2b3f9 readable on white or black?
#f2b3f9 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.59:1 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.