#C97CE6 Hex Color
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Reach for #c97ce6 when a layout needs a bold, glowing violet that pulls the eye. This saturated purple reads cool and electric, so it shines as a small accent or behind large type on dark backgrounds in gaming and nightlife branding. Black text passes WCAG AA on it, and it pairs well with deep teal. To soften it toward pastel, it helps to know what colors make pink.
Questions about #c97ce6
What is #c97ce6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c97ce6 is rgb(201, 124, 230), in HSL hsl(284, 68%, 69%) and in CMYK 13%, 46%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #c97ce6?
Deep teal, charcoal, and dark plum all give #c97ce6 a rich, high-contrast setting. It also glows against near-black backgrounds, where its saturated brightness reads as electric rather than washed out.
Is #c97ce6 readable on white or black?
#c97ce6 has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.50:1 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.