#C59BDD

Color Details

HEX
#C59BDD
RGB
rgb(197, 155, 221)
HSL
hsl(278, 49%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 30%, 0%, 13%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.11:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c59bdd
Contrast 9.11:1 AAA
White on #c59bdd
Contrast 2.31:1 Fail
#c59bdd on Black
Contrast 9.11:1 AAA
#c59bdd on White
Contrast 2.31:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d1afe4
#dcc3eb
#e8d7f1
#9e7cb1
#765d85
#4f3e58

Complement & Analogous

#b4dd9c
#dd9cd5
#a59cdd

Triadic

#ddc59c
#9cddc5

Monochrome

#4f3e58 #765d85 #c59bdd #dcc3eb #e8d7f1 #f3ebf8

Analogous

#a59cdd #c0bae7 #c59bdd #e4b0dd #dd9cd5 #b17daa

Complementary Mix

#765d85 #c59bdd #dcc3eb #b4dd9c #cee9bf #759065

Nearby Colors

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#c59bde
#c59bcd
#c59bed

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About #C59BDD

#C59BDD converts to RGB(197, 155, 221) and HSL(278, 49%, 74%). 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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#C59BDD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C59BDD?
RGB: 197, 155, 221. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 155, 221)
Is #C59BDD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C59BDD?
Complement: #b4dd9c.
Does #C59BDD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.31:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.11:1 (AAA (normal text)).