Purple

The color #C256AE is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 194, 86, 174 and HSL values of 311°, 47%, 55%.

Color Values for #C256AE

Below are the different color format representations for #C256AE. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C256AE
RGB:
rgb(194,86,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(311,47%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 56%, 10%, 24%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C256AE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C256AE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 76.1%
Green: 33.7%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #C256AE

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #C256AE

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C256AE

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #C256AE

The complementary color for #C256AE is #56C26A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C256AE

The analogous colors for #C256AE are #A056C2 and #C25678. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C256AE

The triadic colors for #C256AE are #AEC256 and #56AEC2. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C256AE

These are the darker variations of #C256AE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9B458B and #743468. This progression shows how #C256AE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C256AE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #CE78BE and #DA9ACE. This progression shows how #C256AE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C256AE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C256AE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C256AE

Companies and brands that incorporate #C256AE in their visual identity.

#C256AE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C256AE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C256AE is a purple with RGB values of 194, 86, 174 and HSL values of 311°, 47%, 55%.

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