Information about #C495DF color

#C495DF color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#C495DF falls into the Violet Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(196, 149, 223) — 76.9% red, 58.4% green, 87.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 11 / 29 / 0 / 13. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A pleasantly vivid blue-purple violet, #C495DF floats near the light end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pastel Lilac (#C991DF). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bright Lavender (#BF94E4) and Lenurple (#BA93D8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(196, 149, 223)), which gives #C495DF its character. On this background, black text reaches a 8.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#C495DF color variations

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#C495DF 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 #C495DF

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

Pastel Lilac color link
Pastel Lilac

#C991DF

Lenurple color link
Lenurple

#BA93D8

Wisteria color link
Wisteria

#C9A0DC

Fuwatti color link
Fuwatti

#C58DEE

Pale Purple color link
Pale Purple

#B790D4

Bright Ube color link
Bright Ube

#D19FE8

Lavender color link
Lavender

#C79FEF

Perfume color link
Perfume

#C2A9DB

#C495DF color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C495DF
  • RGB196, 149, 223
  • CMYK11, 29, 0, 13
  • HSL278°, 54%, 73%
  • HSL Precise278.108°, 53.623%, 72.941%
  • HSV278°, 33%, 87%
  • HSB278°, 33%, 87%
  • HEX IDC495DF
  • DECIMAL ID12883423
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB87.5%
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