#C7C9FF Hex Color

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This unsaturated pastel indigo is a light and icy cool tone. The hex code for this shade is #c7c9ff. Because it provides strong contrast with black text, it serves as an excellent, readable background for web interfaces. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to anchor the airy, delicate feel without making the composition look washed out.

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What is #c7c9ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c7c9ff is rgb(199, 201, 255), in HSL hsl(238, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 22%, 21%, 0%, 0%.

What color combinations work best with #c7c9ff?

#c7c9ff functions best when grounded by dark, heavy neutrals like charcoal or deep navy. These darker tones anchor the airy, delicate nature of the pastel, preventing the overall design from feeling too washed out or ethereal on screen.

Is #c7c9ff readable on white or black?

#c7c9ff has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.22:1 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.

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