#C5A1EB

Color Details

HEX
#C5A1EB
RGB
rgb(197, 161, 235)
HSL
hsl(269, 65%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(16%, 31%, 0%, 8%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 9.67:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c5a1eb
Contrast 9.67:1 AAA
White on #c5a1eb
Contrast 2.17:1 Fail
#c5a1eb on Black
Contrast 9.67:1 AAA
#c5a1eb on White
Contrast 2.17:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#d1b4ef
#dcc7f3
#e8d9f7
#9e81bc
#76618d
#4f405e

Complement & Analogous

#c8eba2
#eaa2eb
#a2a4eb

Triadic

#ebc6a2
#a2ebc6

Monochrome

#4f405e #76618d #c5a1eb #dcc7f3 #e8d9f7 #f3ecfb

Analogous

#a2a4eb #bebff1 #c5a1eb #eeb5ef #eaa2eb #bb82bc

Complementary Mix

#76618d #c5a1eb #dcc7f3 #c8eba2 #dbf2c3 #829969

Nearby Colors

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About #C5A1EB

#C5A1EB converts to RGB(197, 161, 235) and HSL(269, 65%, 78%). 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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#C5A1EB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C5A1EB?
RGB: 197, 161, 235. Copy as CSS: rgb(197, 161, 235)
Is #C5A1EB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C5A1EB?
Complement: #c8eba2.
Does #C5A1EB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.17:1 (Fails AA). On black: 9.67:1 (AAA (normal text)).