#C599CC
A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Plum.
About #C599CC
At its core, #C599CC is a light and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. In the RGB color space, it consists of 197 red, 153 green, and 204 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 3% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow, and 20% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C599CC
RGB197, 153, 204
HSL291.8°, 33.3%, 70.0%
CMYK3%, 25%, 0%, 20%
HSV291.8°, 25.0%, 80.0%
LAB68.8, 25.3, -19.9
XYZ45.3, 39.0, 62.3
Decimal12949964
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.80:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.28:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.48:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C599CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #C599CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C599CC;
}