#CFBDF9 Hex Color
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#cfbdf9 is a pale, cool lavender with a milky undertone. Its low saturation keeps the mood soft and calm, which suits wellness branding, baby products, and spring themes. It shines as a background for large type, though it can wash out next to white. The hex code #cfbdf9 pairs with black text at about 12.3:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA.
Questions about #cfbdf9
What is #cfbdf9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cfbdf9 is rgb(207, 189, 249), in HSL hsl(258, 83%, 86%) and in CMYK 17%, 24%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #cfbdf9?
Deep plum and slate blue pair well with #cfbdf9 because both are dark enough to anchor its high lightness. A small warm terracotta accent also works, adding contrast without clashing with the cool base.
Is #cfbdf9 readable on white or black?
#cfbdf9 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.30:1 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.