#C599E2

A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.

About #C599E2

The precise color #C599E2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 153, 226).

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 13% cyan, 32% magenta, 0% yellow, and 11% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C599E2
RGB197, 153, 226
HSL276.2°, 55.7%, 74.3%
CMYK13%, 32%, 0%, 11%
HSV276.2°, 32.3%, 88.6%
LAB69.6, 29.7, -30.8
XYZ48.1, 40.1, 77.2
Decimal12949986

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.33:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.03:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.22:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.68:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C599E2; }
.text-color { color: #C599E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C599E2; }

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