#E3C8FD Hex Color
A delicate, airy purple with cool undertones
This pale, desaturated purple has a cool, airy quality that works well for delicate wellness or children’s branding. Because it is quite light, it provides excellent contrast for black typography. The hex code #e3c8fd serves best as a dominant background color, though it can appear washed out against pure white. Try pairing it with a deep slate for a balanced, modern look.
Questions about #e3c8fd
What is #e3c8fd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3c8fd is rgb(227, 200, 253), in HSL hsl(271, 93%, 89%) and in CMYK 10%, 21%, 0%, 1%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e3c8fd?
Because #e3c8fd is so light and desaturated, it pairs best with strong, grounding colors like charcoal or deep slate to provide necessary visual weight. Avoid pairing it with pure white, as the lack of contrast can make it appear washed out.
Is #e3c8fd readable on white or black?
#e3c8fd has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.94:1 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.