#c4b5fd
#c4b5fd is rgb(196, 181, 253), or hsl(252, 95%, 85%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is violet-300 (#c4b4ff), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.85:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 11.38:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 9.67:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.68:1 | fail | fail | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #c4b5fd in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #c4b5fd in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #a7f3d0
Used together in Claymorphism.
1.44:1
Not for normal text - #f8b4d9
Used together in Claymorphism.
1.10:1
Not for normal text - #fcd34d
Used together in Claymorphism.
1.28:1
Not for normal text - #fde68a
Used together in Shoujo Manga.
1.48:1
Not for normal text - #fecdd3
Used together in Shoujo Manga.
1.31:1
Not for normal text - #fef3c7
Used together in Claymorphism.
1.66:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #c4b5fd: 11.38:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #c4b5fd.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #c4b5fd as the accent color, following the Claymorphism style: rgb(196, 181, 253), nearest Tailwind token violet-300. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.85:1 on white, 11.38:1 on black).
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Questions about #c4b5fd
What color is #c4b5fd?
#c4b5fd is rgb(196, 181, 253), or hsl(252, 95%, 85%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is violet-300 (#c4b4ff), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #c4b5fd?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #c4b5fd: 11.38:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #c4b5fd in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#c4b5fd], text-[#c4b5fd], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.