#C9C5FB Hex Color
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Soft as a sprig of dried lavender, #c9c5fb is a pale, grayed violet with a cool cast. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which makes it a strong base for large backgrounds rather than a small accent. Pair it with deep plum or slate for contrast, and keep dark text on top since it holds small type well.
Questions about #c9c5fb
What is #c9c5fb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9c5fb is rgb(201, 197, 251), in HSL hsl(244, 87%, 88%) and in CMYK 20%, 22%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #c9c5fb?
Deep plum, slate blue, and muted teal all bring out the cool side of #c9c5fb without overpowering it. For a warmer contrast, try a soft terracotta accent used sparingly.
Is #c9c5fb readable on white or black?
#c9c5fb has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.86:1 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.