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#C797D8 Color — #C797D8

Complete color reference for #C797D8: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#C797D8
RGBrgb(199, 151, 216)
HSLhsl(284, 45%, 72%)
HSVhsv(284, 30%, 85%)
CMYKC:8% M:30% Y:0% K:15%
CSS Color#C797D8
Decimal13080536
Luminance0.3923

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#C797D8 on White
Ratio: 2.37:1 — Fail
#C797D8 on Black
Ratio: 8.85:1 — AAA
White on #C797D8
Ratio: 2.37:1 — Fail
Black on #C797D8
Ratio: 8.85:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FCFAFD
100#F7EFF9
200#EEE0F3
300#E6D0ED
400#DBBBE6
500#C797D8
600#9F79AD
700#775B82
800#503C56
900#322636

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #C797D8?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(199, 151, 216). The red channel is 199, green is 151, and blue is 216 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #C797D8?

The HSL value is hsl(284, 45%, 72%). Hue is 284°, saturation is 45%, and lightness is 72%.

Does #C797D8 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #C797D8 achieves a 2.37:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.85:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #C797D8?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #C797D8 is #A9D897.