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#B6ADE0 color code is #B6ADE0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b6ade0.

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#B6ADE0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B6ADE0 is 0.4521. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.09:1 against white and 10.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B6ADE0 on white2.09:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B6ADE0 on black10.04:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B6ADE02.09:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B6ADE010.04:1AAA

#B6ADE0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B6ADE0?+
The hex code for #B6ADE0 is #B6ADE0. In RGB it's rgb(182, 173, 224), and in HSL it's hsl(251, 45%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #B6ADE0?+
#B6ADE0 in RGB is (182, 173, 224). Written in CSS: rgb(182, 173, 224).
What is the CMYK value of #B6ADE0?+
#B6ADE0 converts to CMYK(19%, 23%, 0%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B6ADE0.
Is #b6ade0 a warm or cool color?+
#B6ADE0 (#B6ADE0) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 251° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b6ade0 belong to?+
#B6ADE0 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 251°, 45%, 78% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #b6ade0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B6ADE0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.09:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #b6ade0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B6ADE0 (#B6ADE0) is 3351 C Light Navy, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B6ADE0 in design

Practical guidance for using #b6ade0 (#B6ADE0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B6ADE0 (#B6ADE0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B6ADE0 (#B6ADE0) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#B6ADE0 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#B6ADE0 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.