#CCC8FF Hex Color
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Far from a bold purple, this is a washed lavender with low saturation and plenty of white in it. The hex code #ccc8ff gives a cool, gentle pastel that suits soft UI backgrounds, spring branding, and wedding stationery. Black text clears contrast on it at about 13.3:1, though it can fade next to pure white. Pair it with deep plum or navy for weight.
Questions about #ccc8ff
What is #ccc8ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccc8ff is rgb(204, 200, 255), in HSL hsl(244, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 20%, 22%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ccc8ff?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal give #ccc8ff the contrast its lightness needs. For a warmer mix, dusty rose or muted gold also sit well against its cool blue-purple base.
Is #ccc8ff readable on white or black?
#ccc8ff has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.27:1 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.