#D4ADE2 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated violet carries a cool, ethereal quality. Because of its high lightness, #d4ade2 works best as a supporting tone or background for softer brand identities. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys for better readability, as black text provides excellent contrast against this shade. The hex code #d4ade2 brings a gentle, refined touch to wellness and cosmetic palettes where white feels too sterile.
Questions about #d4ade2
What is #d4ade2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4ade2 is rgb(212, 173, 226), in HSL hsl(284, 48%, 78%) and in CMYK 6%, 23%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #d4ade2?
Is #d4ade2 readable on white or black?
#d4ade2 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.87:1 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.