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Pale Violet Red

Hex Code #C5598D

Color Analysis Summary

Color #C5598D, historically referred to as Pale Violet Red, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 77% red, 35% green, and 55% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 197, Green: 89, and Blue: 141. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #C5598D. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 331°, a saturation of 48%, and a lightness index of 56%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 77%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #C5598D into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)197, 89, 141
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)331°, 48%, 56%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)331°, 55%, 77%
CSS Valuergb(197, 89, 141)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.05:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background5.19:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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Shades of Pale Violet Red

Tints of Pale Violet Red