#CCB4E3 Hex Color
A gentle and airy pastel lavender
This pastel lavender is a muted, desaturated purple that feels gentle and airy. Because it is light and low in chroma, it works best as a soft background rather than an accent. Pair it with deep charcoal text to take advantage of its high contrast readability. The hex code for this cool-toned violet is #ccb4e3, making it ideal for wellness branding or refined, minimalist children’s products.
Questions about #ccb4e3
What is #ccb4e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccb4e3 is rgb(204, 180, 227), in HSL hsl(271, 46%, 80%) and in CMYK 10%, 21%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #ccb4e3 for design?
This light pastel lavender pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate gray text for high readability and a clean, modern contrast. For a softer palette, combine #ccb4e3 with creamy off-whites or muted sage greens to maintain its gentle, airy character without overwhelming the composition.
Is #ccb4e3 readable on white or black?
#ccb4e3 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.20:1 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.