#C4C0F9 Hex Color
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#c4c0f9 is a pale, ashy purple with cool violet undertones and a soft, dusty finish. Its gentle character suits wellness, cosmetics, wedding, and children’s designs. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or muted plum, rather than a dominant color. Black text remains highly readable on backgrounds of this color. The hex code is #c4c0f9.
Questions about #c4c0f9
What is #c4c0f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c0f9 is rgb(196, 192, 249), in HSL hsl(244, 83%, 86%) and in CMYK 21%, 23%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #c4c0f9?
For a balanced palette, #c4c0f9 pairs well with charcoal, muted plum, and soft neutrals that ground its pale violet base; charcoal adds crisp definition, while muted plum keeps the result gentle and tonal.
Is #c4c0f9 a warm or cool color?
#c4c0f9 reads as a cool color because its pale purple base carries violet undertones, creating a calm, airy impression rather than the warmth associated with red- or yellow-led purples. It works well for soothing visual themes.
Is #c4c0f9 readable on white or black?
#c4c0f9 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.25:1 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.