#C2C6EA Hex Color
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#c2c6ea is a pale, dusty indigo with cool gray undertones and very low saturation. Its light, ashy finish suggests softness, peace, and spiritual reflection without feeling sugary. Use it as a dominant background for spring, meditation, baby, or luxury designs, pairing it with charcoal for clear text. The hex code for this shade is #c2c6ea, which offers strong contrast with black text.
Questions about #c2c6ea
What is #c2c6ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2c6ea is rgb(194, 198, 234), in HSL hsl(234, 49%, 84%) and in CMYK 17%, 15%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #c2c6ea?
For a calm, refined palette, pair #c2c6ea with charcoal or navy for structure, then use muted mauve or soft sage to add gentle contrast without overpowering its dusty indigo character.
Does #c2c6ea read as warm or cool?
It reads cool because its blue-violet base is softened by gray, giving #c2c6ea a quiet, ashy mood rather than a bright or sugary feel. That makes it suitable for reflective and airy visual themes.
Is #c2c6ea readable on white or black?
#c2c6ea has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.55:1 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.