#C8C1E0 Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated violet carries a dusty, ash-like quality that keeps it from appearing too sweet. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, #c8c1e0 works well as a readable background for minimalist UI designs. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to anchor its airy, delicate personality. The hex code for this soft shade is #c8c1e0.
Questions about #c8c1e0
What is #c8c1e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8c1e0 is rgb(200, 193, 224), in HSL hsl(254, 33%, 82%) and in CMYK 11%, 14%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
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Is #c8c1e0 readable on white or black?
#c8c1e0 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.16:1 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.