#C9BED1 Hex Color
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This pale, ashy violet carries a bleached, ghostly quality that feels light and airy. Because it sits on the edge of grey, it avoids being too sugary or intense. The hex code for this shade is #c9bed1. It works best as a background color for minimalist interfaces, and black text remains highly legible against it for small, readable body copy.
Questions about #c9bed1
What is #c9bed1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9bed1 is rgb(201, 190, 209), in HSL hsl(275, 17%, 78%) and in CMYK 4%, 9%, 0%, 18%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c9bed1 in a design?
#c9bed1 works beautifully alongside charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast, professional text legibility. Because it is a neutral violet, it also pairs harmoniously with cool slate tones or muted, earthy greens for a soft, sophisticated interface.
Is #c9bed1 readable on white or black?
#c9bed1 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.76:1 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.