#C3A7F2 Hex Color

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Hex color #c3a7f2 graphic
A light, cool purple with a soft violet cast, #c3a7f2 has a pastel, slightly unsaturated finish that feels fresh and polished. The hex code suits wellness, wedding, cosmetics, and spring layouts, especially as a supporting tone beside navy or warm cream. It can look washed out beside white, but black text achieves about 10.1:1 contrast.

Questions about #c3a7f2

What is #c3a7f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3a7f2 is rgb(195, 167, 242), in HSL hsl(262, 74%, 80%) and in CMYK 19%, 31%, 0%, 5%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c3a7f2?
The best pairings for #c3a7f2 use darker, grounded colors such as navy, charcoal, or warm cream to balance its pale, cool surface and keep the composition readable. Use it as a supporting color in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #c3a7f2 readable on white or black?
#c3a7f2 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.13:1 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.