3543 C
PANTONE 3543-C TCX
Pantone 3543 C is HEX #A48DD1, RGB 164, 141, 209, and about CMYK 22, 33, 0, 18. It is a light, moderate cool purple color. The best text color on it is black at 7.31:1.
| Family | Purple |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Cool |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | creativity, luxury and imagination |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #A48DD1 | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | A48DD1 | |
| RGB | 164, 141, 209 | |
| RGB percent | 64.3%, 55.3%, 82.0% | |
| CMYK | 22, 33, 0, 18 | |
| HSL | 260, 42%, 69% | |
| HSV | 260, 33%, 82% | |
| LAB | 63.0, 22.5, -31.8 | |
| LCH | 63.0, 39.0, 305.3 | |
| Decimal | 10784209 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-3543-c: #A48DD1; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #A48DD1; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-3543-c': '#A48DD1' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.643, green: 0.553, blue: 0.820) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_3543_c">#A48DD1</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFA48DD1) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"3543-c","name":"3543 C","hex":"#A48DD1"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 3543 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 3543 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 3543 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 7.31:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #A48DD1 on white | 2.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A48DD1 on black | 7.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #A48DD1 | 2.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #A48DD1 | 7.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 3543 C
7.31:1
3543 C on white
2.87:1
3543 C on near black
6.57:1
Printing and Pantone matching
3543 C is built here as C22 M33 Y0 K18. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock. On uncoated paper expect it to look a little lighter and less saturated than on coated stock.
| CMYK build | C22 M33 Y0 K18 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 72% |
| Ink note | Within the roughly 300% limit many printers use. |
Screen values approximate the printed ink. Verify against a physical Pantone guide before production.
Similar Pantone colors
More purple colors
Questions about 3543 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 3543 C?
HEX #A48DD1, equivalent to RGB 164, 141, 209. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 3543 C?
A process build of C22 M33 Y0 K18. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 3543 C a warm or cool color?
It is a cool color, light and moderate, with a hue of 260 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 3543 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 7.31:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.