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#C49FD0 color code is #C49FD0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #c49fd0.

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#C49FD0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #C49FD0 is 0.4109. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.28:1 against white and 9.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#C49FD0 on white2.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#C49FD0 on black9.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #C49FD02.28:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #C49FD09.22:1AAA

#C49FD0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #C49FD0?+
The hex code for #C49FD0 is #C49FD0. In RGB it's rgb(196, 159, 208), and in HSL it's hsl(285, 34%, 72%).
What is the RGB value of #C49FD0?+
#C49FD0 in RGB is (196, 159, 208). Written in CSS: rgb(196, 159, 208).
What is the CMYK value of #C49FD0?+
#C49FD0 converts to CMYK(6%, 24%, 0%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #C49FD0.
Is #c49fd0 a warm or cool color?+
#C49FD0 (#C49FD0) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 285° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #c49fd0 belong to?+
#C49FD0 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 285°, 34%, 72% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #c49fd0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#C49FD0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.28:1 — 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 #c49fd0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #C49FD0 (#C49FD0) is 4412 C Lilac Flower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #C49FD0 in design

Practical guidance for using #c49fd0 (#C49FD0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#C49FD0 (#C49FD0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #C49FD0 (#C49FD0) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. 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

#C49FD0 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

#C49FD0 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.