#CFC9E0 Hex Color
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Somewhere between wisteria and a faded denim wash, this light lavender leans ashy thanks to its low saturation. The hex code #cfc9e0 reads delicate rather than sweet, so it earns its keep as a background or supporting tone. Black text passes contrast on it with room to spare; against pure white it can look washed out.
Questions about #cfc9e0
What is #cfc9e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cfc9e0 is rgb(207, 201, 224), in HSL hsl(256, 27%, 83%) and in CMYK 8%, 10%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #cfc9e0?
Deep plum and charcoal make #cfc9e0 look richer without stealing its softness. A muted sage or warm terracotta accent adds contrast when the palette needs warmth.
Is #cfc9e0 readable on white or black?
#cfc9e0 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.08:1 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.