#D0C5D1 Hex Color
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A pale, muted purple with gray undertones, #d0c5d1 brings a delicate, airy feel to backgrounds and open layouts. Its faded character suits minimalist branding, spiritual themes, and luxury packaging, while charcoal or deep burgundy adds definition. Use it as a dominant base rather than a bright accent. Black text reads clearly on this color, meeting WCAG AA body-text contrast needs. The hex code is #d0c5d1.
Questions about #d0c5d1
What is #d0c5d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d0c5d1 is rgb(208, 197, 209), in HSL hsl(295, 12%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #d0c5d1?
Is #d0c5d1 readable on white or black?
#d0c5d1 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.58:1 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.