Grayish Purple

The color #C5B2C1 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 197, 178, 193 and HSL values of 313°, 14%, 74%.

Color Values for #C5B2C1

Below are the different color format representations for #C5B2C1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C5B2C1
RGB:
rgb(197,178,193) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(313,14%,74%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 10%, 2%, 23%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C5B2C1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C5B2C1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 77.3%
Green: 69.8%
Blue: 75.7%

Contrast Analysis for #C5B2C1

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 #C5B2C1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C5B2C1

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

Complementary Colors for #C5B2C1

The complementary color for #C5B2C1 is #B3C6B7. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C5B2C1

The analogous colors for #C5B2C1 are #C1B3C6 and #C6B3B9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C5B2C1

The triadic colors for #C5B2C1 are #C2C6B3 and #B3C2C6. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C5B2C1

These are the darker variations of #C5B2C1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9E8E9A and #766B74. This progression shows how #C5B2C1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C5B2C1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D1C1CD and #DCD1DA. This progression shows how #C5B2C1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C5B2C1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C5B2C1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C5B2C1

Companies and brands that incorporate #C5B2C1 in their visual identity.

#C5B2C1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C5B2C1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C5B2C1 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 197, 178, 193 and HSL values of 313°, 14%, 74%.

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