#CDB3E7 Hex Color
Powdery purple with a cool gray edge
A pale, dusty purple with gray undertones. #cdb3e7 reads cool and calm, which suits wellness brands, wedding stationery, and spring layouts. Its hex code works best as a background or supporting tone; next to plain white it can wash out, so anchor it with deep plum or charcoal. Black text on #cdb3e7 reaches about 11.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #cdb3e7
What is #cdb3e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cdb3e7 is rgb(205, 179, 231), in HSL hsl(270, 52%, 80%) and in CMYK 11%, 23%, 0%, 9%.
What colors go well with #cdb3e7?
Is #cdb3e7 readable on white or black?
#cdb3e7 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.19:1 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.