#C5BDDB
A very light, muted purple closely aligning with Thistle.
About #C5BDDB
The hex code #C5BDDB represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Thistle. Its digital footprint relies on 197 parts red, 189 parts green, and 219 parts blue light.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 10% C, 14% M, 0% Y, and 14% 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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C5BDDB
RGB197, 189, 219
HSL256.0°, 29.4%, 80.0%
CMYK10%, 14%, 0%, 14%
HSV256.0°, 13.7%, 85.9%
LAB78.1, 8.5, -14.0
XYZ54.0, 53.4, 74.5
Decimal12959195
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.68:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.72:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.93:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C5BDDB;
}
.text-color {
color: #C5BDDB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C5BDDB;
}