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#CCA4D0 color code is #CCA4D0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #cca4d0.

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#CCA4D0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #CCA4D0 is 0.4394. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.15:1 against white and 9.79:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#CCA4D0 on white2.15:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#CCA4D0 on black9.79:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #CCA4D02.15:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #CCA4D09.79:1AAA

#CCA4D0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #CCA4D0?+
The hex code for #CCA4D0 is #CCA4D0. In RGB it's rgb(204, 164, 208), and in HSL it's hsl(295, 32%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #CCA4D0?+
#CCA4D0 in RGB is (204, 164, 208). Written in CSS: rgb(204, 164, 208).
What is the CMYK value of #CCA4D0?+
#CCA4D0 converts to CMYK(2%, 21%, 0%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #CCA4D0.
Is #cca4d0 a warm or cool color?+
#CCA4D0 (#CCA4D0) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 295° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #cca4d0 belong to?+
#CCA4D0 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 295°, 32%, 73% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #cca4d0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#CCA4D0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.15:1 — 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 #cca4d0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #CCA4D0 (#CCA4D0) is 14-3612 Lilac, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #CCA4D0 in design

Practical guidance for using #cca4d0 (#CCA4D0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#CCA4D0 (#CCA4D0) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #CCA4D0 (#CCA4D0) 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

#CCA4D0 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

#CCA4D0 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.