#C5C9F5 Hex Color
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Pastel indigo is a pale, ashy blue-purple with a muted, dusty finish. #c5c9f5 stays soft and quiet next to white, so give it darker company like charcoal or deep navy text. It works well for calm backgrounds, spring palettes, and baby or wellness branding.
Questions about #c5c9f5
What is #c5c9f5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5c9f5 is rgb(197, 201, 245), in HSL hsl(235, 71%, 87%) and in CMYK 20%, 18%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #c5c9f5?
Warm woods, terracotta, and muted sage balance its cool blue cast, while charcoal or deep navy keeps text readable against it. Avoid pale grays nearby, since both fade and the layout loses contrast.
Is #c5c9f5 readable on white or black?
#c5c9f5 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.04:1 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.