#C9AEFC Hex Color
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#c9aefc is a gentle pastel lavender that suits calm, airy backgrounds. Its high lightness and low saturation give it a cool, soothing character, so it works well for wellness, wedding, and spring designs. Black text reads clearly on top, with contrast around 10.9:1. It pairs nicely with deep plum or charcoal, which keep it from looking washed out next to plain white.
Questions about #c9aefc
What is #c9aefc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9aefc is rgb(201, 174, 252), in HSL hsl(261, 93%, 84%) and in CMYK 20%, 31%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #c9aefc?
Deep tones like plum, charcoal, and navy bring out the best in #c9aefc because their darkness balances its high lightness. For a softer palette, pair it with sage or dusty rose.
Is #c9aefc readable on white or black?
#c9aefc has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.94:1 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.