What color is #BEA2DF?

#BEA2DF is a light, soft violet. In RGB it is rgb(190, 162, 223), and in HSL hsl(268, 49%, 75%).

Is #BEA2DF accessible as text?

On white, #BEA2DF has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.42:1 (passes). For text placed on #BEA2DF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BEA2DF?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is violet-300 (#C4B4FF).

What colors go well with #BEA2DF?

#BEA2DF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C1DEA0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BEA2DF below.

Is #BEA2DF good for buttons?

#BEA2DF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BEA2DF — white text only reaches 2.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BEA2DF the same as CSS plum?

No — #BEA2DF is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color.

#BEA2DF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BEA2DF

Not just a swatch — here's how #BEA2DF works with other colors. Named schemes with #BEA2DF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #BEA2DF Secondary #AFB4B8 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #8092A7 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 #BEA2DF Surface #F2E8DD Highlight #F8F0E7 Secondary #BDADA1 Ink #2C2723

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 #BEA2DF Accent #A5C4C4 Surface #E9D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #23334B

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 #BEA2DF Secondary #E2D8EF Support #9C9088 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BEA2DF Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5C2140 Accent #E5C2C7 Secondary #332B2F

Wisteria sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

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Color Lab

How #BEA2DF 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 43/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 0/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BEA2DF

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #BEA2DF with

Light Steel Blue Wisteria Celadon Gainsboro Onyx

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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EEF7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D2A0DE — 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 #BEA2DF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BEA2DF;
  --color-base-rgb: 190 162 223;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.8% 0.091 305.3);
  --color-50: #F7F3FB;
  --color-100: #EAE0F5;
  --color-200: #D5C2EA;
  --color-300: #B598D7;
  --color-400: #9670C2;
  --color-500: #784FA6;
  --color-600: #5F427F;
  --color-700: #46345B;
  --color-800: #30253C;
  --color-900: #1E1825;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wisteria: {
    50: '#F7F3FB',
    100: '#EAE0F5',
    200: '#D5C2EA',
    300: '#B598D7',
    400: '#9670C2',
    500: '#784FA6',
    600: '#5F427F',
    700: '#46345B',
    800: '#30253C',
    900: '#1E1825',
  },
}

$base: #BEA2DF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F7F3FB;
$base-100: #EAE0F5;
$base-200: #D5C2EA;
$base-300: #B598D7;
$base-400: #9670C2;
$base-500: #784FA6;
$base-600: #5F427F;
$base-700: #46345B;
$base-800: #30253C;
$base-900: #1E1825;
$base-hover: #9667CB;
$base-subtle: #EBE5F3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BEA2DF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F7F3FB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EAE0F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D5C2EA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#B598D7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#9670C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#784FA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#5F427F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#46345B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#30253C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1E1825",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}