Purple

The color #C997C8 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 201, 151, 200 and HSL values of 301°, 32%, 69%.

Color Values for #C997C8

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HEX:
#C997C8
RGB:
rgb(201,151,200) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(301,32%,69%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 25%, 0%, 21%) Copied!

Color Composition of #C997C8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #C997C8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 78.8%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 78.4%

Contrast Analysis for #C997C8

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 #C997C8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #C997C8

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

Complementary Colors for #C997C8

The complementary color for #C997C8 is #97C997. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #C997C8

The analogous colors for #C997C8 are #B197C9 and #C997AF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #C997C8

The triadic colors for #C997C8 are #C8C997 and #97C8C9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #C997C8

These are the darker variations of #C997C8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #A179A0 and #795B78. This progression shows how #C997C8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #C997C8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #D4ACD3 and #DFC1DE. This progression shows how #C997C8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #C997C8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #C997C8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #C997C8

Companies and brands that incorporate #C997C8 in their visual identity.

#C997C8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #C997C8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #C997C8 is a purple with RGB values of 201, 151, 200 and HSL values of 301°, 32%, 69%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #C997C8 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.