#EDC9EF Hex Color
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Not quite pink and not quite violet, lavender lives in that pale middle ground. #edc9ef is a pastel purple with very little saturation, so it works best as a supporting tone behind deep plum or charcoal text rather than a standalone accent. Black type passes contrast checks on it easily. The hex code suits weddings, wellness branding, and confectionery, though it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #edc9ef
What is #edc9ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc9ef is rgb(237, 201, 239), in HSL hsl(297, 54%, 86%) and in CMYK 1%, 16%, 0%, 6%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #edc9ef?
Deep plum, charcoal, and navy all give this pale lavender enough weight to feel intentional. For a fresher mix, try a muted sage green, which keeps the pastel from reading too sweet.
Is #edc9ef readable on white or black?
#edc9ef has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.20:1 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.