#C4C4DB Hex Color
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A pale, grayed lavender that sits close to neutral. It carries just enough purple to feel soft rather than plain gray, so this hex code, #c4c4db, works well as a large background in minimal layouts or wellness branding. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast; black text stays readable on top at 12.3:1.
Questions about #c4c4db
What is #c4c4db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c4db is rgb(196, 196, 219), in HSL hsl(240, 24%, 81%) and in CMYK 11%, 11%, 0%, 14%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c4c4db?
Deep plum and charcoal give #c4c4db the contrast it lacks on its own, while dusty rose and sage keep palettes soft. Avoid white text on this shade, since the low contrast makes it hard to read.
Is #c4c4db readable on white or black?
#c4c4db has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.26:1 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.