Lavender Color – #b56edc: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Lavender color hex code is #b56edc, and it is composed of 71% red, 43% green and 86% blue.
Lavender is a light, muted, and cool color at 50% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.37:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Lavender color (#b56edc) against dark backgrounds.

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Lavender Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Lavender, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b56edc |
| RGB | rgb(181,110,220) |
| HSL | hsl(279,61.1%,64.7%) |
| CMYK | 18, 50, 0, 14 |
| HSV | 279, 50, 86 |
| RGB % | 71, 43, 86 |
| XYZ | 37.6, 26.1, 70.8 |
| LAB | 58.1, 47.5, -45.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 50% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.37 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.23 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Lavender Color
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Pastel Lavender
#a47fa3

Wild Lavender
#e1e2eb

White Lavender
#8a496b

Twilight Lavender
#7e89c8

True Lavender
#8e8db9

Sweet Lavender
#eeccff

Sparkling Lavender
#f6e5f6

Soft Lavender









