#C7BEE4 color
The hex color #C7BEE4 is a light, desaturated violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 78% red, 74.5% green and 89.4% blue (199, 190, 228).
Its hue angle is 254°, with 41% saturation and 82% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 11% black.
The closest named color is Digital Lavender (#CAC0E1), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.91:1).
#C7BEE4 color codes
| HEX | #C7BEE4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(199, 190, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(78%, 74.5%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(254, 41%, 82%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(254, 17%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 17%, 0%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.79, 10.49, -17.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.79, 20.63, 300.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.967, 54.57, 80.968) | |
| Decimal | 13090532 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C7BEE4, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C7BEE4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C7BEE4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C7BEE4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b6c3e6Protanopia
no red cones#b7c3e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#c2c4cbTritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c7bee4; }
.text { color: #c7bee4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c7bee4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(199 190 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c7bee4, #dabee4); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #C7BEE4?
- #C7BEE4 is a light, desaturated violet, closest to the named color Digital Lavender. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C7BEE4?
- The RGB value is 199, 190, 228: 199 red, 190 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C7BEE4?
- The complementary color is #DBE4BE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C7BEE4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.91:1 and white text 1.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.