#C255E5

Color Details

HEX
#C255E5
RGB
rgb(194, 85, 229)
HSL
hsl(285, 73%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 63%, 0%, 10%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.72:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c255e5
Contrast 5.72:1 AA
White on #c255e5
Contrast 3.67:1 Fail
#c255e5 on Black
Contrast 5.72:1 AA
#c255e5 on White
Contrast 3.67:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#ce77ea
#da99ef
#e7bbf5
#9b44b7
#743389
#4e225c

Complement & Analogous

#7be557
#e557c1
#7b57e5

Triadic

#e5c157
#57e5c1

Monochrome

#4e225c #743389 #c255e5 #da99ef #e7bbf5 #f3ddfa

Analogous

#7b57e5 #a389ed #c255e5 #ea79cd #e557c1 #b7469a

Complementary Mix

#743389 #c255e5 #da99ef #7be557 #a9ee92 #509539

Nearby Colors

#c255e4
#c255e6
#c255d5
#c255f5

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About #C255E5

#C255E5 converts to RGB(194, 85, 229) and HSL(285, 73%, 62%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#C255E5 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C255E5?
RGB: 194, 85, 229. Copy as CSS: rgb(194, 85, 229)
Is #C255E5 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C255E5?
Complement: #7be557.
Does #C255E5 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.67:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.72:1 (AA (normal text)).