#EDE6FF Hex Color
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#ede6ff is a luminous violet so pale it borders on gray. Its low saturation gives it a hushed, misty quality, and it reads as a soft supporting tone rather than a statement color. Black text sits comfortably on top with about 17.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #ede6ff suits wellness branding, gaming UIs, and confectionery packaging.
Questions about #ede6ff
What is #ede6ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ede6ff is rgb(237, 230, 255), in HSL hsl(257, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 7%, 10%, 0%, 0%.
What text color works best on #ede6ff?
Black text on #ede6ff reaches about 17.4:1 contrast, comfortably above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. Charcoal also works, but white text fails badly, so keep type dark.
What colors pair well with #ede6ff?
Deep plum and aubergine bring out its violet cast and keep the palette from feeling washed out. For something earthier, a muted olive or warm taupe grounds its cool undertone.
Is #ede6ff readable on white or black?
#ede6ff has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.36:1 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.