#C9A7D1
A light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Thistle.
About #C9A7D1
The hex code #C9A7D1 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Thistle. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(201, 167, 209).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 4% C, 20% M, 0% Y, and 18% K. The HSL representation is 288.6° hue, 31.3% saturation, and 73.7% lightness.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C9A7D1
RGB201, 167, 209
HSL288.6°, 31.3%, 73.7%
CMYK4%, 20%, 0%, 18%
HSV288.6°, 20.1%, 82.0%
LAB72.7, 19.9, -16.7
XYZ49.4, 44.7, 66.3
Decimal13215697
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.11:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.93:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.02:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.44:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C9A7D1;
}
.text-color {
color: #C9A7D1;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C9A7D1;
}