#C297DA Hex Color
Soft Purple, Muted and Cool
Not a loud violet, the hex code #c297da makes a pastel purple with muted, grayed-out saturation. Its lightness keeps the mood soft and cool, closer to lavender than grape. Behind black text it passes WCAG AA with room to spare, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with deep plum or navy for contrast.
Questions about #c297da
What is #c297da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c297da is rgb(194, 151, 218), in HSL hsl(279, 48%, 72%) and in CMYK 11%, 31%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #c297da?
Is #c297da readable on white or black?
#c297da has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.73:1 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.