#CDA6C4 color
The hex color #CDA6C4 is a light, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80.4% red, 65.1% green and 76.9% blue (205, 166, 196).
Its hue angle is 314°, with 28% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 4% yellow and 20% black.
The closest named color is Novel Lilac (#C2A4C2), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.85:1).
#CDA6C4 color codes
| HEX | #CDA6C4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 166, 196) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80.4%, 65.1%, 76.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(314, 28%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(314, 19%, 80%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 4%, 20%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.39, 19.33, -9.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.39, 21.72, 332.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.776, 44.238, 58.183) | |
| Decimal | 13477572 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CDA6C4, 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 #CDA6C4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CDA6C4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.85:1 | 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 #CDA6C4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6aec5Protanopia
no red cones#afb4c3Deuteranopia
no green cones#d1a7b0Tritanopia
no blue cones#b1b1b1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cda6c4; }
.text { color: #cda6c4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cda6c4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(205 166 196 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cda6c4, #cda6b1); }
Similar colors
#c2a4c2Novel Lilac#c8a2c8Lilac#daafd1Violet Vamp#d8a1c4Pastel Lavender#d9b1d6Blushing Sky#dab4ccPurple Poodle#c19fb3Lily#bb99bbDripping Wisteria
Questions
- What color is #CDA6C4?
- #CDA6C4 is a light, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Novel Lilac. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CDA6C4?
- The RGB value is 205, 166, 196: 205 red, 166 green and 196 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CDA6C4?
- The complementary color is #A6CDAF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CDA6C4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.85:1 and white text 2.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.