#DDC8E8 Hex Color
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Not quite lilac and softer than most purples, this pale lavender carries a gray cast that keeps it grown-up instead of sugary. The hex code #ddc8e8 shines as a large background surface in wellness or wedding palettes, where dark plum or charcoal text sits on top with plenty of contrast. As an accent it fades, so let it dominate a layout.
Questions about #ddc8e8
What is #ddc8e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ddc8e8 is rgb(221, 200, 232), in HSL hsl(279, 41%, 85%) and in CMYK 5%, 14%, 0%, 9%.
What text color works best on #ddc8e8?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching a contrast ratio of about 13.5:1, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls far short, and pale accents will wash out against it.
What colors pair well with #ddc8e8?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted olive all give this pale lavender the contrast it lacks on its own. Warm brass or wood tones also keep it from reading too sweet.
Is #ddc8e8 readable on white or black?
#ddc8e8 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.50:1 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.