529 C
PANTONE 529-C TCX
Pantone 529 C is HEX #CAA2DD, RGB 202, 162, 221, and about CMYK 9, 27, 0, 13. It is a light, moderate balanced purple color. The best text color on it is black at 9.72:1.
| Family | Purple |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Balanced |
| Lightness | Light |
| Saturation | Moderate |
| Associations | creativity, luxury and imagination |
Color values and code
Values
| HEX | #CAA2DD | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX without # | CAA2DD | |
| RGB | 202, 162, 221 | |
| RGB percent | 79.2%, 63.5%, 86.7% | |
| CMYK | 9, 27, 0, 13 | |
| HSL | 281, 46%, 75% | |
| HSV | 281, 27%, 87% | |
| LAB | 72.0, 25.3, -24.3 | |
| LCH | 72.0, 35.1, 316.2 | |
| Decimal | 13279965 |
Code snippets
| CSS variable | --pantone-529-c: #CAA2DD; | |
|---|---|---|
| CSS color | color: #CAA2DD; | |
| Tailwind | 'pantone-529-c': '#CAA2DD' | |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.792, green: 0.635, blue: 0.867) | |
| Android XML | <color name="pantone_529_c">#CAA2DD</color> | |
| Flutter | Color(0xFFCAA2DD) | |
| JSON | {"slug":"529-c","name":"529 C","hex":"#CAA2DD"} |
Shades and tints
Eleven steps from near white to near black. The 500 step is 529 C. Click a step to copy its HEX.
Color harmonies
Each harmony rotates the hue of 529 C and returns the nearest Pantone color, with its Delta E.
Complementary
Split-complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Accessibility
The best text color on 529 C is black, with a contrast ratio of 9.72:1. WCAG AA asks for 4.5:1 on body text and 3:1 on large text.
| Pair | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #CAA2DD on white | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CAA2DD on black | 9.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| White on #CAA2DD | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black on #CAA2DD | 9.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Color vision simulation
Approximate simulations of how the color may look with common types of color blindness.
In use
Text on 529 C
9.72:1
529 C on white
2.16:1
529 C on near black
8.74:1
Printing and Pantone matching
529 C is built here as C9 M27 Y0 K13. 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 | C9 M27 Y0 K13 |
|---|---|
| Total ink | 49% |
| 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 529 C
What is the HEX code for Pantone 529 C?
HEX #CAA2DD, equivalent to RGB 202, 162, 221. Pantone defines the color as an ink, so treat HEX as an approximation.
What is the CMYK value of Pantone 529 C?
A process build of C9 M27 Y0 K13. This color sits in a range that CMYK usually reproduces well, but proof it on your stock.
Is Pantone 529 C a warm or cool color?
It is a balanced color, light and moderate, with a hue of 281 degrees.
What text color works on Pantone 529 C?
Use black text. It gives a contrast ratio of 9.72:1, passing WCAG AA for body text.