#C14CE9 Hex Color
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#c14ce9 is a saturated purple with a cool, violet lean. Its high chroma and mid lightness make it beam, so treat it as an accent or call to action rather than a dominant base. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.5:1, enough for WCAG AA body copy. The hex code #c14ce9 fits gaming brands, candy packaging, and bold highlights.
Questions about #c14ce9
What is #c14ce9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c14ce9 is rgb(193, 76, 233), in HSL hsl(285, 78%, 61%) and in CMYK 17%, 67%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #c14ce9?
Deep navy and forest green ground its brightness, while chartreuse pushes it into high-energy territory. For something softer, try dusty mauve or slate.
Is #c14ce9 readable on white or black?
#c14ce9 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.