#C2BBF9 Hex Color
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#c2bbf9 is a pale lavender with a soft blue lean and very low saturation. That muted quality reads gentle, though it can wash out next to plain white, so it shines as a large background or supporting tone with dark accents. Black text sits at about 11.8:1 contrast here, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #c2bbf9 fits wellness, wedding, and spring palettes.
Questions about #c2bbf9
What is #c2bbf9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2bbf9 is rgb(194, 187, 249), in HSL hsl(247, 84%, 85%) and in CMYK 22%, 25%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #c2bbf9?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm gold all hold their own against this pale lavender. The darker tones stop it from washing out, especially across large surfaces or full-bleed layouts.
Is #c2bbf9 readable on white or black?
#c2bbf9 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.76:1 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.