What color is #B2AFEF?

#B2AFEF is a light, soft blue-violet. In RGB it is rgb(178, 175, 239), and in HSL hsl(243, 67%, 81%).

Is #B2AFEF accessible as text?

On white, #B2AFEF has a contrast ratio of 2.04:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.27:1 (passes). For text placed on #B2AFEF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #B2AFEF?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is indigo-300 (#A3B3FF).

What colors go well with #B2AFEF?

#B2AFEF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #ECEFAE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #B2AFEF below.

Is #B2AFEF good for buttons?

#B2AFEF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #B2AFEF — white text only reaches 2.04:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #B2AFEF the same as CSS lightsteelblue?

No — #B2AFEF is not the CSS named color lightsteelblue, but lightsteelblue (#B0C4DE) is the closest CSS named color.

#B2AFEF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #B2AFEF

Not just a swatch — here's how #B2AFEF works with other colors. Named schemes with #B2AFEF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #B2AFEF Secondary #AFB4B8 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7E92A7 Anchor #2E3236

Wisteria keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #B2AFEF Surface #F2E8DD Highlight #F8F0E7 Secondary #BEADA2 Ink #2C2724

Wisteria sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #B2AFEF Accent #A5C4C3 Surface #E9D5BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #22334A

Wisteria opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #B2AFEF Secondary #E2E2F9 Support #9D9088 Ink #18140F

Wisteria is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Wisteria carrying the quiet middle.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Signal #B2AFEF Surface #14161A Highlight #F4F6F8 Secondary #5B6672 Accent #D9D7FF

Wisteria is the vivid signal in this product UI — on a near-black surface with cool white, a slate grey and a lighter tint of Wisteria.

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Color Lab

How #B2AFEF actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 35/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 65/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 0/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #B2AFEF

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People also use #B2AFEF with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1F1FA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C7AEEF — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #B2AFEF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #B2AFEF;
  --color-base-rgb: 178 175 239;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.9% 0.091 286.2);
  --color-50: #F2F2FD;
  --color-100: #DEDCF9;
  --color-200: #BEBBF1;
  --color-300: #918CE3;
  --color-400: #6762D0;
  --color-500: #453FB5;
  --color-600: #3B378B;
  --color-700: #2F2C62;
  --color-800: #222041;
  --color-900: #161628;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wisteria: {
    50: '#F2F2FD',
    100: '#DEDCF9',
    200: '#BEBBF1',
    300: '#918CE3',
    400: '#6762D0',
    500: '#453FB5',
    600: '#3B378B',
    700: '#2F2C62',
    800: '#222041',
    900: '#161628',
  },
}

$base: #B2AFEF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F2F2FD;
$base-100: #DEDCF9;
$base-200: #BEBBF1;
$base-300: #918CE3;
$base-400: #6762D0;
$base-500: #453FB5;
$base-600: #3B378B;
$base-700: #2F2C62;
$base-800: #222041;
$base-900: #161628;
$base-hover: #6F69E1;
$base-subtle: #EAE9F8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#B2AFEF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F2F2FD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DEDCF9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#BEBBF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#918CE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#6762D0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#453FB5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#3B378B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#2F2C62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#222041",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#161628",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}