#C4C8E0 Hex Color
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The hex code #c4c8e0 is a pale, dusty indigo with a delicate gray cast and a light, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates an airy sense of order, making it useful for meditation layouts, luxury packaging, open-space backgrounds, and night-sky themes. Black text reaches about 12.7:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #c4c8e0
What is #c4c8e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4c8e0 is rgb(196, 200, 224), in HSL hsl(231, 31%, 82%) and in CMYK 12%, 11%, 0%, 12%.
Which colors pair well with #c4c8e0 in a palette?
#c4c8e0 pairs well with charcoal text, deep navy, and muted burgundy because its pale, gray-leaning indigo gives darker tones room to add structure, contrast, or restrained warmth without making the palette feel busy.
Is #c4c8e0 readable on white or black?
#c4c8e0 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.68:1 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.