#C391E7 Hex Color
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#c391e7 is a light, cool purple with a soft, slightly muted finish and pink-violet undertones. Its gentle saturation suggests spirituality, compassion, and creative refinement, making it suitable for wellness brands, cosmetics, weddings, and youth-focused products. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep plum. Black text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #c391e7.
Questions about #c391e7
What is #c391e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c391e7 is rgb(195, 145, 231), in HSL hsl(275, 64%, 74%) and in CMYK 16%, 37%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #c391e7?
Is #c391e7 warm or cool?
#c391e7 reads as a cool purple because its pink-violet undertones lean toward blue rather than yellow, while its light value and slightly muted saturation soften that coolness into a gentle, polished appearance. It feels less stark than a highly saturated violet.
Is #c391e7 readable on white or black?
#c391e7 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.52:1 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.