#C1B8F2 Hex Color
A cool pastel purple with softness
#c1b8f2 is a light, cool purple with a soft lavender cast and low saturation. Its gentle, slightly opalescent look suits spring layouts, wellness branding, wedding stationery, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background, pairing it with charcoal or deep navy. The hex code #c1b8f2 also supports clear black body text.
Questions about #c1b8f2
What is #c1b8f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c1b8f2 is rgb(193, 184, 242), in HSL hsl(249, 69%, 84%) and in CMYK 20%, 24%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #c1b8f2?
#c1b8f2 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted rose because their darker or warmer values give its pale violet surface definition, creating readable layouts while preserving its soft, youthful mood.
Is #c1b8f2 readable on white or black?
#c1b8f2 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.40:1 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.