Color #C017C4 Color / Colour Code #C017C4
This page shows the hex color code for color #c017c4 (#C017C4). The colour is a purple tone with 79% saturation and 43% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C017C4 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C017C4 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 269, 299, and 329 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 299, 59, and 179 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C017C4
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 299 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 299 to 344 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 299 with its complement at 119 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #C017C4
Lightness variations at hue 299 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C017C4
Design Use Cases for #C017C4
Vibrant Brand Color
#C017C4 has a strong 79% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 43% lightness, #C017C4 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#C017C4 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 299). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #C017C4 (hue 299) to its complement at hue 119. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 329. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c017c4, #1ac417);
CSS Code for #C017C4
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Colors visually similar to #C017C4 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C017C4 (#C017C4)
#C017C4 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 192 red, 23 green, and 196 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 299 degrees with 79% saturation and 43% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C017C4 is 93/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 88% magenta, 0% yellow, and 23% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C017C4 against white is 5.05:1 and against black is 4.16:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 30% lightness.
The complementary colour #1AC417 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C017C4. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #6B17C4 and #C41771, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C017C4?
- #C017C4 is Color #C017C4, a purple color (colour) with RGB(192, 23, 196), HSL(299, 79%, 43%), and CMYK(2%, 88%, 0%, 23%). Its perceived brightness is 93/255.
- Is #C017C4 accessible for text?
- Against white, #C017C4 has a contrast ratio of 5.05:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.16:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C017C4?
- The complementary colour is #1AC417 (hue 119). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #6B17C4 and #C41771. The triadic palette adds #C4C117 and #17C4C1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C017C4 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c017c4; or rgb(192, 23, 196); or hsl(299, 79%, 43%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 299 79% 43%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.