#C7C9E0 Hex Color
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A tinted, almost grey indigo with a dusty, ashy edge. #c7c9e0 works best as a dominant base in minimalist layouts, meditation brands, or night-sky themes. It pairs richer with deep plum than with navy, which sits too close on the wheel. Black text reads clearly here at about 12.9:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #c7c9e0
What is #c7c9e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7c9e0 is rgb(199, 201, 224), in HSL hsl(235, 29%, 83%) and in CMYK 11%, 10%, 0%, 12%.
What colors go well with #c7c9e0?
Deep plum and charcoal make #c7c9e0 feel richer than navy does, since navy sits too close on the color wheel. A warm accent like terracotta adds contrast if the palette needs energy.
Is #c7c9e0 readable on white or black?
#c7c9e0 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.85:1 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.