#C3C8F5 Hex Color
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Reach for #c3c8f5 when a design needs a pastel indigo that stays soft without turning sweet. Its strong gray undertone keeps it dusty and cool, which suits meditation apps, spring packaging, and night sky themes. Black text on the hex code #c3c8f5 hits about 12.9:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #c3c8f5
What is #c3c8f5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3c8f5 is rgb(195, 200, 245), in HSL hsl(234, 71%, 86%) and in CMYK 20%, 18%, 0%, 4%.
What text color works best on #c3c8f5?
Black text gives about 12.9:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. Charcoal or deep navy also work if pure black feels too harsh.
What colors pair well with #c3c8f5?
It reads richer beside burgundy, warm taupe, or deep forest green than next to plain white, where it can look washed out. A muted gold accent brings out its purple undertone.
Is #c3c8f5 readable on white or black?
#c3c8f5 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.90:1 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.