#CAB5D6 Hex Color
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A dusty lavender with barely any saturation. #cab5d6 works best as a supporting tone behind deeper purples or plums, since it can look washed out against plain white. Its cool, grayed undertone suits wellness branding and soft UI backgrounds. Black text on this hex code reaches about 11.1:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #cab5d6
What is #cab5d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cab5d6 is rgb(202, 181, 214), in HSL hsl(278, 29%, 77%) and in CMYK 6%, 15%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cab5d6?
Pair #cab5d6 with deep aubergine or plum for a rich, low-contrast harmony, or with warm terracotta when you want stronger push and pull. It also reads softer next to charcoal than next to pure white.
Is #cab5d6 readable on white or black?
#cab5d6 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.09:1 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.