#C16CEA

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C16CEA?

RGB(193, 108, 234), HSL(280.5, 75.0%, 67.1%), CMYK(17.5%, 53.8%, 0.0%, 8.2%).

Q: Does #C16CEA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.18:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C16CEA is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 193, 108, 234, in HSL 280.5°, 75.0%, 67.1%, and in CMYK 17.5%, 53.8%, 0.0%, 8.2%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C16CEA

RGB

193, 108, 234

HSL

280.5, 75.0%, 67.1%

HSV

280.5, 53.8%, 91.8%

CMYK

17.5%, 53.8%, 0.0%, 8.2%

OKLCH

0.6771 0.1942 313.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumorchid

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.