#C8C0EE Hex Color
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Far from a vivid purple, #c8c0ee is a dusty lavender with gray undertones and a cool cast. Its low saturation suits calm UI backgrounds and spring branding, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast. Black text over this hex code reaches a 12.2:1 ratio, clearing WCAG AA.
Questions about #c8c0ee
What is #c8c0ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8c0ee is rgb(200, 192, 238), in HSL hsl(250, 58%, 84%) and in CMYK 16%, 19%, 0%, 7%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c8c0ee?
Does #c8c0ee read warm or cool?
It reads cool. The blue lean in its violet base pulls the temperature down, while heavy graying keeps it soft instead of icy.
Is #c8c0ee readable on white or black?
#c8c0ee has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.23:1 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.