#C5AFF0

A very light, moderate purple closely aligning with Plum.

About #C5AFF0

The hex code #C5AFF0 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, 175, and 240.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 18% C, 27% M, 0% Y, and 6% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C5AFF0
RGB197, 175, 240
HSL260.3°, 68.4%, 81.4%
CMYK18%, 27%, 0%, 6%
HSV260.3°, 27.1%, 94.1%
LAB75.3, 20.6, -29.5
XYZ54.1, 48.8, 89.0
Decimal12955632

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.95:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.76:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.86:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.15:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5AFF0; }
.text-color { color: #C5AFF0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5AFF0; }

Similar Colors

Plum
#DDA0DD