#C8A5F4 Hex Color
Airy violet with a pastel glow
#c8a5f4 is a light, cool purple with a soft pastel finish and moderate saturation. Its airy violet tone suits spring branding, cosmetics, wellness, weddings, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or warm plum, since white can wash it out. The hex code #c8a5f4 provides about 10.1:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA requirements.
Questions about #c8a5f4
What is #c8a5f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8a5f4 is rgb(200, 165, 244), in HSL hsl(267, 78%, 80%) and in CMYK 18%, 32%, 0%, 4%.
Does #c8a5f4 have a warm or cool undertone?
#c8a5f4 reads as a cool purple because its violet hue has a soft blue lean rather than a red or yellow cast. This keeps the shade airy, gentle, and more refreshing than warm or dusty purples.
What colors pair well with #c8a5f4?
#c8a5f4 pairs well with navy, warm plum, and dark neutrals that give its pale violet tone enough depth. Use those colors for text, borders, or anchors, while white may reduce separation and make the pastel shade look washed out.
Is #c8a5f4 readable on white or black?
#c8a5f4 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.14:1 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.