#C5A8FF

A very light, vivid purple closely aligning with Plum.

About #C5A8FF

The precise color #C5A8FF is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Plum. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 168, 255).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 23% C, 34% M, 0% Y, and 0% K. With a hue angle of 260.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a very light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C5A8FF
RGB197, 168, 255
HSL260.0°, 100.0%, 82.9%
CMYK23%, 34%, 0%, 0%
HSV260.0°, 34.1%, 100.0%
LAB74.3, 27.8, -39.3
XYZ55.1, 47.1, 100.8
Decimal12953855

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.02:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.42:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.93:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.86:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5A8FF; }
.text-color { color: #C5A8FF; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5A8FF; }

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