#CF17D8 Hex Color
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#cf17d8 is a loud, highly saturated purple that beams on screen. The hex code works best as an accent: calls to action, highlights, gaming and luxury branding. It flatters deep teal and charcoal, and black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 4.8:1. For quieter options, browse other shades of purple.
Questions about #cf17d8
What is #cf17d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cf17d8 is rgb(207, 23, 216), in HSL hsl(297, 81%, 47%) and in CMYK 4%, 89%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #cf17d8?
Deep teal and charcoal tone down its intensity, while amber and gold push it toward a bold, festive feel. Use it sparingly either way, since large fills can overwhelm a layout. A near-black neutral keeps it looking sharp.
Is #cf17d8 readable on white or black?
#cf17d8 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 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.