#CA88EE Hex Color
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Bright and saturated, #ca88ee is a cool purple with a soft violet cast and enough lightness to feel energetic rather than heavy. This hex code suits small accents, calls to action, creative branding, and luminous highlights. Black text reaches about 8.3:1, so it supports readable body copy while adding strong visual energy.
Questions about #ca88ee
What is #ca88ee in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ca88ee is rgb(202, 136, 238), in HSL hsl(279, 75%, 73%) and in CMYK 15%, 43%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ca88ee?
Is #ca88ee readable on white or black?
#ca88ee has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.26:1 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.