#C5AFD3
A light, muted purple closely aligning with Thistle.
About #C5AFD3
The precise color #C5AFD3 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Thistle. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 175, and 211.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 7% C, 17% M, 0% Y, and 17% K. With a hue angle of 276.7 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C5AFD3
RGB197, 175, 211
HSL276.7°, 29.0%, 75.7%
CMYK7%, 17%, 0%, 17%
HSV276.7°, 17.1%, 82.7%
LAB74.3, 14.5, -15.3
XYZ50.1, 47.2, 68.1
Decimal12955603
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.01:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.45:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.92:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.88:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C5AFD3;
}
.text-color {
color: #C5AFD3;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C5AFD3;
}