#C689E2 Hex Color
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This saturated violet is a punchy, neon-adjacent shade that demands attention. Because it is high-chroma, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or matte black to ground its high energy. The hex code for this electric purple is #c689e2, which offers enough contrast for legible black text.
Questions about #c689e2
What is #c689e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c689e2 is rgb(198, 137, 226), in HSL hsl(281, 61%, 71%) and in CMYK 12%, 39%, 0%, 11%.
What is the best way to use #c689e2 in web design?
Because #c689e2 is highly saturated, it functions best as an intentional accent color rather than a primary background shade. Use it sparingly to draw the eye, perhaps for call-to-action buttons or highlights, balanced against deep, grounding charcoal or matte black surfaces.
Is #c689e2 readable on white or black?
#c689e2 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.07:1 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.