#D5C2FC Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated lavender projects a clean and cooling effect, making it an excellent neutral base for airy UI designs. Because #d5c2fc is so light, it offers high contrast for black typography, ensuring excellent readability. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or warm slate grays rather than pure white, which can cause the color to look washed out.
Questions about #d5c2fc
What is #d5c2fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5c2fc is rgb(213, 194, 252), in HSL hsl(260, 91%, 87%) and in CMYK 15%, 23%, 0%, 1%.
Why does #d5c2fc look washed out next to pure white?
When placed against pure white, the low saturation of #d5c2fc can lose its definition and appear somewhat gray or faded. To keep its lavender character vibrant, pair this color with darker, more grounding tones instead of bright whites.
Is #d5c2fc readable on white or black?
#d5c2fc has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.95:1 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.