#C4A9F9 Hex Color
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This bright, pastel violet feels airy and modern with a clear, candy-like quality. With high contrast against dark tones, black text stands out perfectly on the hex code #c4a9f9. Designers often use this shade as a main background or primary brand color to evoke youthfulness. It looks crisp when paired with cool grays or deep charcoal, making it useful for soft UI layouts.
Questions about #c4a9f9
What is #c4a9f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4a9f9 is rgb(196, 169, 249), in HSL hsl(260, 87%, 82%) and in CMYK 21%, 32%, 0%, 2%.
Is #c4a9f9 readable on white or black?
#c4a9f9 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.39:1 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.