Purple

The color #C857A5 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 200, 87, 165 and HSL values of 319°, 51%, 56%.

Color Values for #C857A5

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HEX:
#C857A5
RGB:
rgb(200,87,165) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(319,51%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 57%, 18%, 22%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C857A5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C857A5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.4%
Green: 34.1%
Blue: 64.7%

Contrast Analysis for #C857A5

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 #C857A5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C857A5

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

Complementary Colors for #C857A5

The complementary color for #C857A5 is #56C87A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C857A5

The analogous colors for #C857A5 are #B356C8 and #C8566B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C857A5

The triadic colors for #C857A5 are #A4C856 and #56A4C8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C857A5

These are the darker variations of #C857A5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A04684 and #783463. This progression shows how #C857A5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C857A5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D379B7 and #DE9AC9. This progression shows how #C857A5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C857A5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C857A5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C857A5

Companies and brands that incorporate #C857A5 in their visual identity.

#C857A5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C857A5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C857A5 is a purple with RGB values of 200, 87, 165 and HSL values of 319°, 51%, 56%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #C857A5 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.