#C162DB Hex Color
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#c162db is a loud, saturated purple with a bright orchid glow. High in chroma and mid-lightness, it beams rather than sits back, so it works best as an accent or call to action. Black text holds a 6.0:1 contrast on it, enough for body copy. Its pink-leaning edge echoes the pigments behind what colors make pink.
Questions about #c162db
What is #c162db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c162db is rgb(193, 98, 219), in HSL hsl(287, 63%, 62%) and in CMYK 12%, 55%, 0%, 14%.
What does #c162db pair well with?
Dark plum and charcoal text both read clearly on it, and it sharpens muted greens and deep navy in split palettes.
Is #c162db warm or cool?
Cool. Its violet base leans blue, though the high saturation gives it an energetic, almost electric warmth in large blocks.
Is #c162db readable on white or black?
#c162db has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.03:1 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.