#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

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

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; }

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