#C3AAEA Hex Color
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This unsaturated, pastel lavender feels airy and light, lacking the intensity of deeper violets. It works best as a supporting tone or soft background, pairing cleanly with slate grays or charcoal to anchor its airy nature. Because the hex code #c3aaea offers strong contrast against black text, it is a readable choice for UI interfaces that require a gentle, modern aesthetic without compromising accessibility.
Questions about #c3aaea
What is #c3aaea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3aaea is rgb(195, 170, 234), in HSL hsl(263, 60%, 79%) and in CMYK 17%, 27%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair best with #c3aaea?
#c3aaea relies on neutral contrast to feel modern, making it an excellent match for deep charcoal or soft slate grays. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, as they overwhelm the subtle, airy nature of this particular lavender.
Is #c3aaea readable on white or black?
#c3aaea has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.25:1 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.