#C4BDFB Hex Color
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Closer to milky lilac than a saturated violet, this pastel purple carries a cool blue undertone. The hex code #c4bdfb works as a soft background for wellness or wedding layouts, and black text reads clearly on it at about 12.0:1 contrast. It can wash out next to white, so anchor it with deep plum or charcoal.
Questions about #c4bdfb
What is #c4bdfb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4bdfb is rgb(196, 189, 251), in HSL hsl(247, 89%, 86%) and in CMYK 22%, 25%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #c4bdfb?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal give #c4bdfb the contrast it lacks next to white. For a warmer mix, use terracotta or muted gold as small accents.
Is #c4bdfb readable on white or black?
#c4bdfb has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.01:1 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.