#C39DE0 Hex Color
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Soft lavender with a milky, muted finish. #c39de0 reads cool and powdery rather than vivid, which suits spring packaging, baby products, and wellness branding. It works best as a dominant background, since dark text hits about 9.2:1 contrast against it and clears AA for body copy. Next to plain white it can wash out, so anchor it with deep plum or olive accents.
Questions about #c39de0
What is #c39de0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c39de0 is rgb(195, 157, 224), in HSL hsl(274, 52%, 75%) and in CMYK 13%, 30%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #c39de0?
Deep plum and muted olive ground its softness, while navy gives it a richer, more formal edge. For a spring palette, pair it with sage and warm cream instead of stark white.
Is #c39de0 readable on white or black?
#c39de0 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.21:1 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.