#C7C7F4 Hex Color

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Not quite lilac, not quite blue. This pale purple carries an ashy, dusty undertone that keeps it from reading sweet. With such low saturation, #c7c7f4 works best as a large background surface or supporting tone, though it can look washed out beside pure white. The hex code pairs nicely with deep plum or charcoal.

Questions about #c7c7f4

What is #c7c7f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7c7f4 is rgb(199, 199, 244), in HSL hsl(240, 67%, 87%) and in CMYK 18%, 18%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #c7c7f4?
Deep plum and charcoal build a cool, tonal palette, while terracotta adds useful warmth. Because the color is so unsaturated, richer accents stand out without clashing.
Is #c7c7f4 readable on white or black?
#c7c7f4 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.90:1 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.