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#C173DE color code is #C173DE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c173de.

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#C173DE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C173DE is 0.2887. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.10:1 against white and 6.77:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C173DE on white3.10:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#C173DE on black6.77:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #C173DE3.10:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #C173DE6.77:1AA

#C173DE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C173DE?+
The hex code for #C173DE is #C173DE. In RGB it's rgb(193, 115, 222), and in HSL it's hsl(284, 62%, 66%).
What is the RGB value of #C173DE?+
#C173DE in RGB is (193, 115, 222). Written in CSS: rgb(193, 115, 222).
What is the CMYK value of #C173DE?+
#C173DE converts to CMYK(13%, 48%, 0%, 13%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C173DE.
Is #c173de a warm or cool color?+
#C173DE (#C173DE) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 284° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c173de belong to?+
#C173DE belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 284°, 62%, 66% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #c173de accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C173DE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.1:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #c173de?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C173DE (#C173DE) is 252 C Pantone 252 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C173DE in design

Practical guidance for using #c173de (#C173DE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C173DE (#C173DE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C173DE (#C173DE) 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

#C173DE 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

#C173DE 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.