#C5CAFF Hex Color
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Soft and cool, #c5caff is a pale, unsaturated indigo with a faint periwinkle cast. Its high lightness creates a gentle, youthful mood suited to meditation, spring themes, baby products, and creative work. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or navy accents; white can wash it out. The hex code is #c5caff, and black text reaches about 13.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #c5caff
What is #c5caff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5caff is rgb(197, 202, 255), in HSL hsl(235, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 23%, 21%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #c5caff in a palette?
#c5caff works well with charcoal or navy for readable contrast, while muted mauve adds a soft, related accent. Keep the pale indigo in a supporting role so stronger dark tones can anchor the composition.
Is #c5caff readable on white or black?
#c5caff has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.26:1 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.