Color #E59CD3

Color Code #E59CD3

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

PurpleLight
Color preview#E59CD3
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Complete color values

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

HEX
#E59CD3
RGB
rgb(229, 156, 211)
HSL
hsl(314.79 58.4% 75.49%)
HSV
hsv(314.79 31.88% 89.8%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 31.88%, 7.86%, 10.2%
Relative luminance0.45140—1
Contrast with white2.09:1WCAG
Contrast with black10.03:1WCAG
Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample2.09:1
AA ×AAA ×
Readable text sample10.03:1
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 #E59CD3 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #E59CD3;
  background-color: #E59CD31A;
  border-color: #E59CD3;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #E59CD3?

This color is RGB(229, 156, 211).

What is the HSL value of #E59CD3?

Its value is HSL(314.79°, 58.4%, 75.49%).

Is #E59CD3 suitable for text?

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