Grayish Purple

The color #C5B6C2 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 197, 182, 194 and HSL values of 312°, 11%, 74%.

Color Values for #C5B6C2

Below are the different color format representations for #C5B6C2. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#C5B6C2
RGB:
rgb(197,182,194) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(312,11%,74%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 8%, 2%, 23%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C5B6C2

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C5B6C2. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 77.3%
Green: 71.4%
Blue: 76.1%

Contrast Analysis for #C5B6C2

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 #C5B6C2

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C5B6C2

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

Complementary Colors for #C5B6C2

The complementary color for #C5B6C2 is #B5C4B8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C5B6C2

The analogous colors for #C5B6C2 are #C0B5C4 and #C4B5BA. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C5B6C2

The triadic colors for #C5B6C2 are #C1C4B5 and #B5C1C4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C5B6C2

These are the darker variations of #C5B6C2. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #9E929B and #766D74. This progression shows how #C5B6C2 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C5B6C2

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D1C5CE and #DCD3DA. This progression shows how #C5B6C2. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C5B6C2

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C5B6C2. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C5B6C2

Companies and brands that incorporate #C5B6C2 in their visual identity.

#C5B6C2 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C5B6C2. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C5B6C2 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 197, 182, 194 and HSL values of 312°, 11%, 74%.

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