#AF7CD5

#AF7CD5

Overview

#AF7CD5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 175, 124, 213, in HSL 274.4°, 51.4%, 66.1%, and in CMYK 17.8%, 41.8%, 0.0%, 16.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#AF7CD5

RGB

175, 124, 213

HSL

274.4, 51.4%, 66.1%

HSV

274.4, 41.8%, 83.5%

CMYK

17.8%, 41.8%, 0.0%, 16.5%

OKLCH

0.6715 0.1377 309.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Light purples and lavenders evoke romance, nostalgia, and gentle luxury. They are calming and slightly whimsical, often associated with springtime flowers and delicate fragrance. Lavender tones stimulate creativity and imagination while maintaining a sense of refinement.

Design Usage

Soft purple is popular in beauty brands, creative platforms, and children's educational apps. It creates distinctive card backgrounds and feature highlights that feel premium without being heavy. Pair it with sage green or warm gold for a sophisticated, trend-forward color combination.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AF7CD5;
color: #AF7CD5;
border-color: #AF7CD5;
Nearest Tailwind: Violet 400 #A78BFA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AF7CD5?

RGB(175, 124, 213) · HSL(274.4, 51.4%, 66.1%) · CMYK(17.8%, 41.8%, 0.0%, 16.5%)

Does #AF7CD5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.15:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AF7CD5?

Use 000000 text on a #AF7CD5 background; contrast on black is 6.67:1.