#C188C2 Hex Color
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Wedding stationery, baby branding, and wellness packaging often call for a lavender like #c188c2. This pastel purple carries gray undertones, so it reads soft and muted instead of bright. It works best as a supporting tone against deep plum or charcoal, since it can wash out next to plain white. Black text passes AA contrast on it.
Questions about #c188c2
What is #c188c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c188c2 is rgb(193, 136, 194), in HSL hsl(299, 32%, 65%) and in CMYK 1%, 30%, 0%, 24%.
What text color should I use on #c188c2?
Black text on #c188c2 reaches about 7.6:1 contrast, comfortably above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body text. White text falls short, so stick with dark type on this shade.
What colors pair well with #c188c2?
Deep plum and charcoal give #c188c2 weight and stop it from fading, while a muted sage keeps the palette fresh. Skip pale neutrals, which make it look washed out.
Is #c188c2 readable on white or black?
#c188c2 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.