#FFC5FF Hex Color
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This pale, high-lightness purple feels almost white, making it an ideal choice for soft UI backgrounds where standard white feels too sterile. Because #ffc5ff has such low saturation, it pairs best with dark charcoal or deep indigo text to maintain strong legibility. The hex code for this cool, delicate shade is #ffc5ff. Use it sparingly to add a gentle, airy touch to minimalist designs.
Questions about #ffc5ff
What is #ffc5ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc5ff is rgb(255, 197, 255), in HSL hsl(300, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 0%, 0%.
Is #ffc5ff considered a warm or cool tone?
#ffc5ff leans toward a cool, ethereal quality due to its high lightness and subtle blue-violet undertones. While it mimics the brightness of white, its delicate purple influence keeps it feeling soft and slightly chilled rather than neutral.
Is #ffc5ff readable on white or black?
#ffc5ff has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.68:1 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.