#D9C3F5 Hex Color
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Soft lavender with a cool blue undertone. #d9c3f5 is light and unsaturated, so it earns its keep as a background or supporting tone rather than a lone accent. Its low intensity reads gentle next to deep plum or charcoal, and black text sits comfortably on it, clearing AA contrast with room to spare.
Questions about #d9c3f5
What is #d9c3f5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d9c3f5 is rgb(217, 195, 245), in HSL hsl(266, 71%, 86%) and in CMYK 11%, 20%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #d9c3f5?
Deep plum and charcoal give this pale lavender the weight it lacks on its own. Its cool blue undertone also flatters muted sage and dusty gold when you want a softer, warmer mix.
Is #d9c3f5 readable on white or black?
#d9c3f5 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.07:1 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.