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#C090C8 color code is #C090C8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c090c8.

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#C090C8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C090C8 is 0.3532. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.60:1 against white and 8.06:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C090C8 on white2.60:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C090C8 on black8.06:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C090C82.60:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C090C88.06:1AAA

#C090C8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C090C8?+
The hex code for #C090C8 is #C090C8. In RGB it's rgb(192, 144, 200), and in HSL it's hsl(291, 34%, 67%).
What is the RGB value of #C090C8?+
#C090C8 in RGB is (192, 144, 200). Written in CSS: rgb(192, 144, 200).
What is the CMYK value of #C090C8?+
#C090C8 converts to CMYK(4%, 28%, 0%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C090C8.
Is #c090c8 a warm or cool color?+
#C090C8 (#C090C8) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 291° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c090c8 belong to?+
#C090C8 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 291°, 34%, 67% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #c090c8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C090C8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.6:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c090c8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C090C8 (#C090C8) is 523 C Pantone 523 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C090C8 in design

Practical guidance for using #c090c8 (#C090C8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C090C8 (#C090C8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C090C8 (#C090C8) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#C090C8 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#C090C8 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.