#C2B5C8 Hex Color
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This muted, greyish purple feels dusty and refined rather than overly sweet. The hex code #c2b5c8 works best as a soft, neutral background where white would feel too harsh. Because it provides high contrast for black text at 10.7:1, it is a practical choice for UI design. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate grey to create a sophisticated, modern aesthetic for wellness or luxury branding.
Questions about #c2b5c8
What is #c2b5c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2b5c8 is rgb(194, 181, 200), in HSL hsl(281, 15%, 75%) and in CMYK 3%, 9%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #c2b5c8 readable on white or black?
#c2b5c8 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.73:1 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.