Color #C19BE2

Color Code #C19BE2

A precise look at this Purple color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

PurpleLight

Color preview#C19BE2

Conversions

Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX

#C19BE2

RGB

rgb(193, 155, 226)

HSL

hsl(272.11 55.04% 74.71%)

HSV

hsv(272.11 31.42% 88.63%)

CMYKApproximate

14.6%, 31.42%, 0%, 11.37%

Relative luminance0.40270—1

Contrast with white2.32:1WCAG

Contrast with black9.05:1WCAG

Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample2.32:1

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Readable text sample9.05:1

AA ✓AAA ✓

Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This light Purple tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #C19BE2 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

Suggested palettes

Complementary palette

#C19BE2 #BCE29B

Analogous palette

#9E9BE2 #C19BE2 #E29BE0

Triadic palette

#C19BE2 #E2C19B #9BE2C1

Monochrome scale

#251037 #4F2277 #7A35B6 #A269D3 #C9A8E6 #E6D7F4

Complementary#BCE29BView color Inverted#3E641DView color

For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS

.color-sample {
  color: #C19BE2;
  background-color: #C19BE21A;
  border-color: #C19BE2;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #C19BE2?

This color is RGB(193, 155, 226).

What is the HSL value of #C19BE2?

Its value is HSL(272.11°, 55.04%, 74.71%).

Is #C19BE2 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.

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Suggested palettes

CSS code example

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