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Pale Violet Red Like

Hex Code #C74EA5

Color Analysis Summary

Color #C74EA5, historically referred to as Pale Violet Red Like, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 78% red, 31% green, and 65% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 199, Green: 78, and Blue: 165. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #C74EA5. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 317°, a saturation of 52%, and a lightness index of 54%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 78%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #C74EA5 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)199, 78, 165
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)317°, 52%, 54%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)317°, 61%, 78%
CSS Valuergb(199, 78, 165)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.15:1
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 Background5.06:1
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 Like

Tints of Pale Violet Red Like