thistle

#C9B3E6

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB201, 179, 230
CMYK13, 22, 0, 10
HSL266°, 50%, 80%
LAB76, 15, -23
Closest Library Match
violet-30095% Match

Readability

1.89On WhiteFAIL
11.07On 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 #C9B3E6

The hexadecimal color code #C9B3E6 is a light, moderate shade of Purple (known as thistle). In the RGB color model, #C9B3E6 is comprised of 201 red, 179 green, and 230 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 266 degrees, a saturation of 50%, and a lightness of 80%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 465 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create moderate 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 #C9B3E6.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind