plum

#C99BD4

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB201, 155, 212
CMYK5, 27, 0, 17
HSL288°, 40%, 72%
LAB70, 25, -22
Closest Library Match
purple-40089% Match

Readability

2.30On WhiteFAIL
9.12On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #C99BD4

The hexadecimal color code #C99BD4 is a light, muted shade of Purple (known as plum). In the RGB color model, #C99BD4 is comprised of 201 red, 155 green, and 212 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 288 degrees, a saturation of 40%, and a lightness of 72%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 450 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Purple atmospheres. Designers searching for Purple color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #C99BD4.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind