#C9C9FF Hex Color
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This pastel periwinkle brings a soft, airy quality to any palette. Because of its light saturation and cool undertones, #c9c9ff functions well as a background or a subtle accent. It offers strong readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs or print layouts. Use it sparingly with deeper, slate-toned grays to keep the look balanced rather than washed out.
Questions about #c9c9ff
What is #c9c9ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9c9ff is rgb(201, 201, 255), in HSL hsl(240, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 21%, 21%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #c9c9ff?
This light periwinkle creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when paired with deep charcoal or slate-toned grays. To create more contrast, try introducing soft, muted terracotta accents, which provide a warm, complementary pop against the cool, airy base of the periwinkle.
Is #c9c9ff readable on white or black?
#c9c9ff has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.28:1 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.