Color #C017F1 Color / Colour Code #C017F1
This page shows the hex color code for color #c017f1 (#C017F1). The colour is a purple tone with 89% saturation and 52% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C017F1 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C017F1 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 257, 287, and 317 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 287, 47, and 167 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C017F1
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 287 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 287 to 332 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 287 with its complement at 107 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 #C017F1
Lightness variations at hue 287 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C017F1
Design Use Cases for #C017F1
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #C017F1 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 52% lightness, #C017F1 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#C017F1 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 287). 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 #C017F1 (hue 287) to its complement at hue 107. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 317. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c017f1, #47f218);
CSS Code for #C017F1
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Colors visually similar to #C017F1 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C017F1 (#C017F1)
#C017F1 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 192 red, 23 green, and 241 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 10.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 287 degrees with 89% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C017F1 is 98/255 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 20% cyan, 90% magenta, 0% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C017F1 against white is 4.53:1 and against black is 4.63:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 36% lightness.
The complementary colour #47F218 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C017F1. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #5518F2 and #F218B4, 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.
How to Explore Color #C017F1
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C017F1?
- #C017F1 is Color #C017F1, a purple color (colour) with RGB(192, 23, 241), HSL(287, 89%, 52%), and CMYK(20%, 90%, 0%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 98/255.
- Is #C017F1 accessible for text?
- Against white, #C017F1 has a contrast ratio of 4.53:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.63:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C017F1?
- The complementary colour is #47F218 (hue 107). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #5518F2 and #F218B4. The triadic palette adds #F2C218 and #18F2C2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C017F1 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c017f1; or rgb(192, 23, 241); or hsl(287, 89%, 52%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 287 89% 52%; 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.