#C347E5 Hex Color
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Not a soft lavender but a full-volume purple, #c347e5 is saturated and beaming, with a cool electric edge. Best used as an accent or call to action, it can overwhelm as a full background. Dark text holds up well on it at about 5.4:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. For a calmer palette, pair it with grays, see what colors make gray.
Questions about #c347e5
What is #c347e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c347e5 is rgb(195, 71, 229), in HSL hsl(287, 75%, 59%) and in CMYK 15%, 69%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #c347e5?
Dark neutrals like charcoal and deep teal balance its intensity, while muted grays soften it into a calmer palette. Avoid placing it beside bright pinks or oranges, where the two compete for attention.
Is #c347e5 readable on white or black?
#c347e5 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.