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#C480F5 color code is #C480F5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c480f5.

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#C480F5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C480F5 is 0.3377. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.71:1 against white and 7.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C480F5 on white2.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C480F5 on black7.75:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C480F52.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C480F57.75:1AAA

#C480F5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C480F5?+
The hex code for #C480F5 is #C480F5. In RGB it's rgb(196, 128, 245), and in HSL it's hsl(275, 85%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #C480F5?+
#C480F5 in RGB is (196, 128, 245). Written in CSS: rgb(196, 128, 245).
What is the CMYK value of #C480F5?+
#C480F5 converts to CMYK(20%, 48%, 0%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C480F5.
Is #c480f5 a warm or cool color?+
#C480F5 (#C480F5) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 275° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c480f5 belong to?+
#C480F5 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 275°, 85%, 73% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #c480f5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C480F5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.71:1 — 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 #c480f5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C480F5 (#C480F5) is 245 C Pantone 245 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C480F5 in design

Practical guidance for using #c480f5 (#C480F5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C480F5 (#C480F5) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C480F5 (#C480F5) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#C480F5 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#C480F5 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.