#C583E2

A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Orchid.

About #C583E2

The precise color #C583E2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Orchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 131, and 226.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 13% C, 42% M, 0% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C583E2
RGB197, 131, 226
HSL281.7°, 62.1%, 70.0%
CMYK13%, 42%, 0%, 11%
HSV281.7°, 42.0%, 88.6%
LAB64.6, 41.7, -38.4
XYZ44.9, 33.6, 76.1
Decimal12944354

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.72:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.72:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.56:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C583E2; }
.text-color { color: #C583E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C583E2; }

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