#CCA8D3

A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Thistle.

About #CCA8D3

At its core, #CCA8D3 is a light and moderate hue. Its closest recognized web color is Thistle. In the RGB color space, it consists of 204 red, 168 green, and 211 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 3% Cyan, 20% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 17% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

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#CCA8D3
RGB204, 168, 211
HSL290.2°, 32.8%, 74.3%
CMYK3%, 20%, 0%, 17%
HSV290.2°, 20.4%, 82.7%
LAB73.2, 20.7, -16.9
XYZ50.7, 45.5, 67.7
Decimal13412563

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.08:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.11:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.99:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.59:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #CCA8D3; }
.text-color { color: #CCA8D3; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #CCA8D3; }

Similar Colors

Thistle
#D8BFD8