Information about #C29CDD color

#C29CDD color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C29CDD belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(194, 156, 221) — 76.1% red, 61.2% green, 86.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 25 / 0 / 13. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#C29CDD is a clearly saturated blue-purple violet that appears airy and pastel-like. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Wisteria (#C9A0DC). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bright Lavender (#BF94E4) and Lenurple (#BA93D8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(194, 156, 221)), which gives #C29CDD its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #C29CDD: 9.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for white. #C29CDD has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#C29CDD color variations

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#C29CDD color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #C29CDD

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#C29CDD color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C29CDD
  • RGB194, 156, 221
  • CMYK11, 25, 0, 13
  • HSL275°, 49%, 74%
  • HSL Precise275.077°, 48.872%, 73.922%
  • HSV275°, 29%, 87%
  • HSB275°, 29%, 87%
  • HEX IDC29CDD
  • DECIMAL ID12754141
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB86.7%
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