#C7ADD0 Hex Color
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Soft as dried lilac petals, this lavender is a pale, dusty purple with gray undertones. Its low saturation makes it a comfortable large-area background, though it can wash out next to pure white, so pair it with charcoal or deep plum for contrast. Black text reads clearly on #c7add0, so the hex code works behind small body copy.
Questions about #c7add0
What is #c7add0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7add0 is rgb(199, 173, 208), in HSL hsl(285, 27%, 75%) and in CMYK 4%, 17%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #c7add0?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted olive all give this lavender enough contrast to stand out. Because it is very unsaturated, its partners should carry the depth in a palette.
Is #c7add0 readable on white or black?
#c7add0 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.31:1 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.