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#C997D8 Color — #C997D8

Complete color reference for #C997D8: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#C997D8
RGBrgb(201, 151, 216)
HSLhsl(286, 45%, 72%)
HSVhsv(286, 30%, 85%)
CMYKC:7% M:30% Y:0% K:15%
CSS Color#C997D8
Decimal13211608
Luminance0.3951

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#C997D8 on White
Ratio: 2.36:1 — Fail
#C997D8 on Black
Ratio: 8.9:1 — AAA
White on #C997D8
Ratio: 2.36:1 — Fail
Black on #C997D8
Ratio: 8.9:1 — 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#EFE0F3
300#E7D0ED
400#DCBBE6
500#C997D8
600#A179AD
700#795B82
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 #C997D8?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(201, 151, 216). The red channel is 201, green is 151, and blue is 216 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #C997D8?

The HSL value is hsl(286, 45%, 72%). Hue is 286°, saturation is 45%, and lightness is 72%.

Does #C997D8 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #C997D8 achieves a 2.36:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.9:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #C997D8?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #C997D8 is #A6D897.