Color #C319CD Color / Colour Code #C319CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #c319cd (#C319CD). The colour is a purple tone with 78% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #C319CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#C319CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 267, 297, and 327 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 297, 57, and 177 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #C319CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 297 and saturation at 78%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 297 to 342 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 297 with its complement at 117 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 #C319CD
Lightness variations at hue 297 and 78% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #C319CD
Design Use Cases for #C319CD
Vibrant Brand Color
#C319CD has a strong 78% 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 45% lightness, #C319CD 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
#C319CD falls in the purple spectrum (hue 297). 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 #C319CD (hue 297) to its complement at hue 117. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 327. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c319cd, #22cc19);
CSS Code for #C319CD
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Colors visually similar to #C319CD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #C319CD (#C319CD)
#C319CD is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 195 red, 25 green, and 205 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 8.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 297 degrees with 78% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #C319CD is 96/255 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 5% cyan, 88% magenta, 0% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #C319CD against white is 4.84:1 and against black is 4.34:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 31% lightness.
The complementary colour #22CC19 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #C319CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #6A19CC and #CC197C, 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 #C319CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #C319CD?
- #C319CD is Color #C319CD, a purple color (colour) with RGB(195, 25, 205), HSL(297, 78%, 45%), and CMYK(5%, 88%, 0%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 96/255.
- Is #C319CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #C319CD has a contrast ratio of 4.84:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.34:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #C319CD?
- The complementary colour is #22CC19 (hue 117). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #6A19CC and #CC197C. The triadic palette adds #CCC319 and #19CCC3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #C319CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #c319cd; or rgb(195, 25, 205); or hsl(297, 78%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 297 78% 45%; 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.