#CCC9E7 Hex Color
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The hex color #ccc9e7 is a pale, dusty purple with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened character suits wellness branding, spring themes, weddings, and gentle product packaging. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or deep plum text, since white can wash it out. The hex code #ccc9e7 supports clear black body text.
Questions about #ccc9e7
What is #ccc9e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccc9e7 is rgb(204, 201, 231), in HSL hsl(246, 38%, 85%) and in CMYK 12%, 13%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #ccc9e7?
#ccc9e7 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, and muted green accents; these darker or earthy tones give the pale purple enough definition for text, borders, and supporting elements without overpowering its soft character.
Is #ccc9e7 readable on white or black?
#ccc9e7 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.07:1 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.