#C5AFE2
A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.
About #C5AFE2
The precise color #C5AFE2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Plum. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 175, 226).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 13% C, 23% M, 0% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C5AFE2
RGB197, 175, 226
HSL265.9°, 46.8%, 78.6%
CMYK13%, 23%, 0%, 11%
HSV265.9°, 22.6%, 88.6%
LAB74.8, 17.6, -22.7
XYZ52.1, 48.0, 78.5
Decimal12955618
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.98:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.60:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.89:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.01:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C5AFE2;
}
.text-color {
color: #C5AFE2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C5AFE2;
}