Light Purple

The color #C495EE is a light purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 196, 149, 238 and HSL values of 272°, 72%, 76%.

Color Values for #C495EE

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HEX:
#C495EE
RGB:
rgb(196,149,238) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(272,72%,76%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 37%, 0%, 7%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C495EE

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C495EE. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 76.9%
Green: 58.4%
Blue: 93.3%

Contrast Analysis for #C495EE

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 #C495EE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C495EE

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

Complementary Colors for #C495EE

The complementary color for #C495EE is #BFEE96. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C495EE

The analogous colors for #C495EE are #9996EE and #EE96EB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C495EE

The triadic colors for #C495EE are #EEC596 and #96EEC5. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C495EE

These are the darker variations of #C495EE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9D77BE and #76598F. This progression shows how #C495EE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C495EE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D0AAF1 and #DCBFF5. This progression shows how #C495EE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C495EE

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C495EE. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C495EE

Companies and brands that incorporate #C495EE in their visual identity.

#C495EE Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C495EE. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C495EE is a light purple with RGB values of 196, 149, 238 and HSL values of 272°, 72%, 76%.

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