#DCB2FC Hex Color
Airy Lavender with a Cool Edge
Neither bubblegum pink nor washed-out gray, #dcb2fc is a light lavender with a cool violet edge. Its high lightness and mild saturation keep it airy, never heavy. The hex code works best as a background, where black text reaches about 11.8:1 contrast, well above AA. Next to white it fades, so anchor it with deep plum instead of pale neutrals.
Questions about #dcb2fc
What is #dcb2fc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dcb2fc is rgb(220, 178, 252), in HSL hsl(274, 93%, 84%) and in CMYK 13%, 29%, 0%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #dcb2fc?
Deep plum, charcoal, and forest green all sit well against this light lavender because their depth offsets its airiness. Pale neutrals are a weaker choice, since #dcb2fc washes out next to white.
Is #dcb2fc readable on white or black?
#dcb2fc has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.81:1 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.