#CCC4E4 Hex Color

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#ccc4e4 is a light, dusty purple with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its ashy finish creates a soft, airy mood suited to wellness, wedding, and children’s designs. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reads at about 12.6:1 contrast, while richer violet or burgundy adds definition. The hex code is #ccc4e4.

Questions about #ccc4e4

What is #ccc4e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccc4e4 is rgb(204, 196, 228), in HSL hsl(255, 37%, 83%) and in CMYK 11%, 14%, 0%, 11%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ccc4e4?
#ccc4e4 pairs well with charcoal, burgundy, and richer violet, which add contrast without overwhelming its soft purple base in balanced, gentle layouts and branding projects and interfaces with soft supporting neutrals.
Is #ccc4e4 warm or cool?
#ccc4e4 reads as a cool, slightly neutral purple because its violet hue is softened by gray and low saturation, giving the color an airy, ashy character rather than a vivid or strongly blue appearance.
Is #ccc4e4 readable on white or black?
#ccc4e4 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.58:1 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.