#C5A8E2

A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.

About #C5A8E2

The hex code #C5A8E2 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 168, and 226.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 13% Cyan, 26% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 11% Black. With a hue angle of 270.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C5A8E2
RGB197, 168, 226
HSL270.0°, 50.0%, 77.3%
CMYK13%, 26%, 0%, 11%
HSV270.0°, 25.7%, 88.6%
LAB73.1, 21.5, -25.3
XYZ50.8, 45.4, 78.0
Decimal12953826

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.08:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.07:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.99:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.56:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5A8E2; }
.text-color { color: #C5A8E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5A8E2; }

Similar Colors

Plum
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