#C4BAC9 Hex Color
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#c4bac9 is a pale, muted purple with ashy violet undertones and a light, almost grey finish. Its delicate, airy character suits spacious backgrounds, minimal layouts, and refined luxury palettes. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep wine; black text remains highly legible, with about 11.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #c4bac9.
Questions about #c4bac9
What is #c4bac9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4bac9 is rgb(196, 186, 201), in HSL hsl(280, 12%, 76%) and in CMYK 2%, 7%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #c4bac9?
Is #c4bac9 readable on white or black?
#c4bac9 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.21:1 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.