#CAB9F3 Hex Color
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Pastel lavender shines as a background color for wellness branding, wedding stationery, and spring packaging. #cab9f3 is light and unsaturated, with a cool, powdery cast that feels gentle instead of loud. Black text passes contrast checks on it, so it works behind body copy. Pair it with deep plum or warm taupe, since it can wash out against plain white.
Questions about #cab9f3
What is #cab9f3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cab9f3 is rgb(202, 185, 243), in HSL hsl(258, 71%, 84%) and in CMYK 17%, 24%, 0%, 5%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cab3f3?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm taupe give this light lavender the contrast it needs. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so anchor it with darker tones.
Is #cab9f3 readable on white or black?
#cab9f3 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.74:1 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.