#C1A2EC

#C1A2EC

Overview

#C1A2EC is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 193, 162, 236, in HSL 265.1°, 66.1%, 78.0%, and in CMYK 18.2%, 31.4%, 0.0%, 7.5%. The nearest named color is Wisteria.

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Color Values

HEX

#C1A2EC

RGB

193, 162, 236

HSL

265.1, 66.1%, 78.0%

HSV

265.1, 31.4%, 92.5%

CMYK

18.2%, 31.4%, 0.0%, 7.5%

OKLCH

0.7662 0.1085 303.1

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: #C1A2EC;
color: #C1A2EC;
border-color: #C1A2EC;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

9.65:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C1A2EC?

RGB(193, 162, 236) · HSL(265.1, 66.1%, 78.0%) · CMYK(18.2%, 31.4%, 0.0%, 7.5%)

Does #C1A2EC meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.18:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C1A2EC?

Use 000000 text on a #C1A2EC background; contrast on black is 9.65:1.