What color is #C496CA?

#C496CA is a light, muted purple. In RGB it is rgb(196, 150, 202), and in HSL hsl(293, 33%, 69%).

Is #C496CA accessible as text?

On white, #C496CA has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #C496CA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #C496CA?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is mauve-400 (#A89EA9).

What colors go well with #C496CA?

#C496CA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9CCA96. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #C496CA below.

Is #C496CA good for buttons?

#C496CA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #C496CA — white text only reaches 2.45:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #C496CA the same as CSS plum?

No — #C496CA is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color.

#C496CA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #C496CA

Not just a swatch — here's how #C496CA works with other colors. Named schemes with #C496CA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #C496CA Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F0E7 Secondary #BDADA1 Ink #2C2723

Wisteria sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C496CA Accent #A5C3C5 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #24334B

Wisteria opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #C496CA Secondary #AFB4B9 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #8191A8 Anchor #2F3236

Wisteria keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #C496CA Secondary #E0CFE2 Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

Wisteria is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Wisteria carrying the quiet middle.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #C496CA Surface #F5E6D7 Anchor #5D203E Accent #E6C2C6 Secondary #332B2E

Wisteria sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

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Color Lab

How #C496CA actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 51/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 1/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #C496CA with

Lilac Dark Sea Green Gainsboro Eggplant

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2EBF3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #CA96BF — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #C496CA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #C496CA;
  --color-base-rgb: 196 150 202;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.3% 0.089 322.5);
  --color-50: #F9F5FA;
  --color-100: #F0E3F2;
  --color-200: #E0C9E4;
  --color-300: #C8A2CD;
  --color-400: #AE7EB4;
  --color-500: #915D97;
  --color-600: #714C75;
  --color-700: #523A55;
  --color-800: #372938;
  --color-900: #221A23;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  wisteria: {
    50: '#F9F5FA',
    100: '#F0E3F2',
    200: '#E0C9E4',
    300: '#C8A2CD',
    400: '#AE7EB4',
    500: '#915D97',
    600: '#714C75',
    700: '#523A55',
    800: '#372938',
    900: '#221A23',
  },
}

$base: #C496CA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F9F5FA;
$base-100: #F0E3F2;
$base-200: #E0C9E4;
$base-300: #C8A2CD;
$base-400: #AE7EB4;
$base-500: #915D97;
$base-600: #714C75;
$base-700: #523A55;
$base-800: #372938;
$base-900: #221A23;
$base-hover: #AA67B2;
$base-subtle: #ECE1ED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#C496CA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F9F5FA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F0E3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E0C9E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#C8A2CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#AE7EB4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#915D97",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#714C75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#523A55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#372938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#221A23",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #C496CA

Color Lab

Pairs with #C496CA

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