#C088EE Hex Color
Bright violet with playful energy
#c088ee is a bright, fairly saturated purple with a cool violet base and soft pink undertones. Its energetic character suits calls to action, gaming interfaces, and creative branding. Use it as a 10% accent beside charcoal or deep navy, since it can feel intense across large areas. The hex code #c088ee supports readable black text.
Questions about #c088ee
What is #c088ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c088ee is rgb(192, 136, 238), in HSL hsl(273, 75%, 73%) and in CMYK 19%, 43%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #c088ee?
Is #c088ee warm or cool?
#c088ee reads as a cool purple because its violet base outweighs its soft pink undertones, giving the shade an energetic, slightly futuristic feel rather than a warm, earthy appearance. Use it when you want color that feels expressive and crisp.
Where does #c088ee work best in a design?
#c088ee works best as a focused accent, such as a call-to-action button, gaming interface highlight, or creative brand detail rather than a large background; its saturation can feel intense when used across broad areas.
Is #c088ee readable on white or black?
#c088ee has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.