#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
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;
}