#C29DC2 Hex Color
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This cool, dusty lavender sits in the muted spectrum with significant gray undertones. Because #c29dc2 is highly unsaturated, it works best as a soft background or a supporting secondary tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black for high contrast, as it loses clarity next to pure white. The hex code for this ashy purple is #c29dc2.
Questions about #c29dc2
What is #c29dc2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c29dc2 is rgb(194, 157, 194), in HSL hsl(300, 23%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with the dusty purple of #c29dc2?
Deep charcoal, matte black, and slate grays are the most effective pairings for #c29dc2 because they provide the necessary contrast to stop the color from looking washed out. Avoid pairing it with pure white, as the lack of contrast can make it disappear.
Is #c29dc2 considered a warm or cool color?
#c29dc2 is firmly a cool-toned shade, sitting on the spectrum of muted, ashy purples. Its significant gray undertones strip away the vibrancy usually associated with purple, creating a subdued, chilly effect that feels professional rather than playful or energetic.
Is #c29dc2 readable on white or black?
#c29dc2 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.89:1 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.