#C278E0 Hex Color
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Bright lavender, bold and saturated. #c278e0 reads loud in large blocks but earns its keep as an accent, working well for highlights, calls to action, and gaming or confectionery branding. Its lightness gives it real contrast, black text hits about 7.1:1, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body text. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal to keep it from washing out against white.
Questions about #c278e0
What is #c278e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c278e0 is rgb(194, 120, 224), in HSL hsl(283, 63%, 67%) and in CMYK 13%, 46%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #c278e0?
Deep plum, charcoal, and forest green all ground this bright purple without dulling it. Warm golds also work if you want a richer, more luxurious feel.
Is #c278e0 readable on white or black?
#c278e0 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.05:1 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.