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#C163CF color code is #C163CF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c163cf.

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#C163CF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C163CF is 0.2477. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.53:1 against white and 5.95:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C163CF on white3.53:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C163CF on black5.95:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C163CF3.53:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C163CF5.95:1AA

#C163CF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C163CF?+
The hex code for #C163CF is #C163CF. In RGB it's rgb(193, 99, 207), and in HSL it's hsl(292, 53%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #C163CF?+
#C163CF in RGB is (193, 99, 207). Written in CSS: rgb(193, 99, 207).
What is the CMYK value of #C163CF?+
#C163CF converts to CMYK(7%, 52%, 0%, 19%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C163CF.
Is #c163cf a warm or cool color?+
#C163CF (#C163CF) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 292° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c163cf belong to?+
#C163CF belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 292°, 53%, 60% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #c163cf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C163CF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.53:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c163cf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C163CF (#C163CF) is 4421 C Orchid Flower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C163CF in design

Practical guidance for using #c163cf (#C163CF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C163CF (#C163CF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C163CF (#C163CF) 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

#C163CF 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

#C163CF 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.