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#B6B0EE color code is #B6B0EE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #b6b0ee.

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#B6B0EE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #B6B0EE is 0.4717. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.01:1 against white and 10.43:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#B6B0EE on white2.01:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#B6B0EE on black10.43:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #B6B0EE2.01:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #B6B0EE10.43:1AAA

#B6B0EE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #B6B0EE?+
The hex code for #B6B0EE is #B6B0EE. In RGB it's rgb(182, 176, 238), and in HSL it's hsl(246, 65%, 81%).
What is the RGB value of #B6B0EE?+
#B6B0EE in RGB is (182, 176, 238). Written in CSS: rgb(182, 176, 238).
What is the CMYK value of #B6B0EE?+
#B6B0EE converts to CMYK(24%, 26%, 0%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #B6B0EE.
Is #b6b0ee a warm or cool color?+
#B6B0EE (#B6B0EE) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 246° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #b6b0ee belong to?+
#B6B0EE belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 246°, 65%, 81% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #b6b0ee accessible for body text on a white background?+
#B6B0EE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.01:1 — 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 #b6b0ee?+
The nearest Pantone match for #B6B0EE (#B6B0EE) is 3351 C Light Navy, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #B6B0EE in design

Practical guidance for using #b6b0ee (#B6B0EE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#B6B0EE (#B6B0EE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #B6B0EE (#B6B0EE) 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

#B6B0EE 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

#B6B0EE 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.