#C788D3 Hex Color
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#c788d3 is a light lavender with a soft, powdery finish. Its muted saturation keeps it gentle rather than loud, and black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 7.9:1 contrast. It works best as a background for wellness, wedding, or confectionery designs, where it looks richer against deep plum than against plain white.
Questions about #c788d3
What is #c788d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c788d3 is rgb(199, 136, 211), in HSL hsl(290, 46%, 68%) and in CMYK 6%, 36%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #c788d3?
#c788d3 pairs well with deep plum and charcoal, which ground its lightness without clashing. For a fresher take, try muted sage or dusty teal as supporting tones.
Is #c788d3 a good background color for text?
Yes. With black text, #c788d3 reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text. White text on it falls short, so stick with dark type.
Is #c788d3 readable on white or black?
#c788d3 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.89:1 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.