#C5A0BD

A light, muted magenta closely aligning with Thistle.

About #C5A0BD

Visually, #C5A0BD is defined as a muted magenta. Designers often compare it to the standard color Thistle. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 160, 189).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 19% Magenta, 4% Yellow, and 23% 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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C5A0BD
RGB197, 160, 189
HSL313.0°, 24.2%, 70.0%
CMYK0%, 19%, 4%, 23%
HSV313.0°, 18.8%, 77.3%
LAB70.0, 18.6, -9.8
XYZ44.8, 40.7, 53.6
Decimal12951741

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.30:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.14:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.20:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.77:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5A0BD; }
.text-color { color: #C5A0BD; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5A0BD; }

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