#E7C6FF Hex Color
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Think of the pale sheen on an opal. This lavender is a light, unsaturated purple with a cool undertone, so it reads gentle instead of loud. #e7c6ff works best as a background in wellness, wedding, and spring palettes, and it looks richer against deep plum than plain white. Black text passes easily on it, at about 13.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #e7c6ff
What is #e7c6ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7c6ff is rgb(231, 198, 255), in HSL hsl(275, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 9%, 22%, 0%, 0%.
What text color should you pair with #e7c6ff?
Black text is the safest choice, with a contrast ratio near 13.9:1. That easily clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body copy stays readable on this light lavender.
Does #e7c6ff read warm or cool?
It reads cool, since its purple leans blue and its saturation is low. Expect a calm, airy feel rather than the warmth you get from pinks or peaches.
Is #e7c6ff readable on white or black?
#e7c6ff has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.91:1 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.