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#C167A4 color code is #C167A4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c167a4.

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#C167A4 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C167A4 is 0.2372. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.66:1 against white and 5.74:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C167A4 on white3.66:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C167A4 on black5.74:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C167A43.66:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C167A45.74:1AA

#C167A4 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C167A4?+
The hex code for #C167A4 is #C167A4. In RGB it's rgb(193, 103, 164), and in HSL it's hsl(319, 42%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #C167A4?+
#C167A4 in RGB is (193, 103, 164). Written in CSS: rgb(193, 103, 164).
What is the CMYK value of #C167A4?+
#C167A4 converts to CMYK(0%, 47%, 15%, 24%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C167A4.
Is #c167a4 a warm or cool color?+
#C167A4 (#C167A4) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 319° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c167a4 belong to?+
#C167A4 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 319°, 42%, 58% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #c167a4 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C167A4 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.66:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c167a4?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C167A4 (#C167A4) is 18-3224 Radiant Orchid, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C167A4 in design

Practical guidance for using #c167a4 (#C167A4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C167A4 (#C167A4) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C167A4 (#C167A4) 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

#C167A4 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

#C167A4 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.