Purple

The color #C497BB is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 196, 151, 187 and HSL values of 312°, 28%, 68%.

Color Values for #C497BB

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HEX:
#C497BB
RGB:
rgb(196,151,187) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(312,28%,68%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 23%, 5%, 23%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C497BB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C497BB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 76.9%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 73.3%

Contrast Analysis for #C497BB

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 #C497BB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C497BB

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

Complementary Colors for #C497BB

The complementary color for #C497BB is #97C4A0. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C497BB

The analogous colors for #C497BB are #B797C4 and #C497A4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C497BB

The triadic colors for #C497BB are #BBC497 and #97BBC4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C497BB

These are the darker variations of #C497BB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9D7996 and #765B70. This progression shows how #C497BB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C497BB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D0ACC9 and #DCC1D6. This progression shows how #C497BB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C497BB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C497BB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C497BB

Companies and brands that incorporate #C497BB in their visual identity.

#C497BB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C497BB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C497BB is a purple with RGB values of 196, 151, 187 and HSL values of 312°, 28%, 68%.

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