#C99BD5 Hex Color
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#c99bd5 is a light, muted purple with a pink-violet cast and a soft, cool finish. Its pastel lightness suits wellness, cosmetics, spring campaigns, and gentle interface backgrounds, while its restrained saturation keeps it refined rather than loud. The hex code #c99bd5 also supports black text at about 9.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #c99bd5
What is #c99bd5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c99bd5 is rgb(201, 155, 213), in HSL hsl(288, 41%, 72%) and in CMYK 6%, 27%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c99bd5 in a palette?
#c99bd5 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, muted sage, and warm cream because its light, pink-violet base benefits from darker anchors and gentle contrast in both digital layouts and printed materials. Use it as a supporting tone or background, then reserve stronger colors for buttons, borders, or small accents.
Is #c99bd5 readable on white or black?
#c99bd5 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.13:1 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.