#C394E9 Hex Color
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#c394e9 is a cool, airy pastel purple that brings a sense of calm to design projects. This shade maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for clean UI interfaces. Designers often pair this hex code with dark charcoal to ground its brightness. Use it sparingly as an accent to avoid overwhelming a palette with too much sweetness.
Questions about #c394e9
What is #c394e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c394e9 is rgb(195, 148, 233), in HSL hsl(273, 66%, 75%) and in CMYK 16%, 36%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair effectively with #c394e9 for a balanced design?
To ground the lightness of #c394e9, use high-contrast darks like charcoal or deep navy to prevent the design from feeling too washed out. If you prefer a brighter approach, pair this lavender with crisp white or soft cream to maintain an airy, ethereal aesthetic across your interface.
Is #c394e9 readable on white or black?
#c394e9 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.