#C9A0DC Hex Color
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Autumn Wisteria is a desaturated, pastel purple with a soft, cool undertone. This airy lavender shade offers a gentle lightness that pairs well with charcoal gray or muted slate for sophisticated contrast. The hex code #c9a0dc is accessible enough for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or elegant branding where readability matters. It reads best when used as a neutral, supporting base color.
Questions about Autumn Wisteria
What is the hex code for Autumn Wisteria?
Autumn Wisteria is #c9a0dc. In RGB that is rgb(201, 160, 220), in HSL hsl(281, 46%, 75%) and in CMYK 9%, 27%, 0%, 14%.
Does Autumn Wisteria (#c9a0dc) work well for UI text?
Autumn Wisteria serves better as a background or secondary accent color rather than primary text. Because of its light saturation, it lacks the high contrast required for accessible reading, so pair it with charcoal or deep navy text for better readability.
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Is Autumn Wisteria readable on white or black?
Autumn Wisteria has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.54:1 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.