#E3DCF1 Hex Color
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Not quite grey and not quite purple, this pale lavender sits right between the two. The hex code #e3dcf1 is light and low in saturation, which makes it a strong base for UI backgrounds where black text hits a 15.8:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal so it doesn’t wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #e3dcf1
What is #e3dcf1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3dcf1 is rgb(227, 220, 241), in HSL hsl(260, 43%, 90%) and in CMYK 6%, 9%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #e3dcf1?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted forest green give #e3dcf1 enough contrast without overpowering its pale violet tone. Steer clear of pale yellows, which make it look dingy.
Is #e3dcf1 readable on white or black?
#e3dcf1 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.77:1 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.