#C179B4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C179B4?

RGB(193, 121, 180), HSL(310.8, 36.7%, 61.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 37.3%, 6.7%, 24.3%).

Q: Does #C179B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.15:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C179B4 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 193, 121, 180, in HSL 310.8°, 36.7%, 61.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 37.3%, 6.7%, 24.3%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C179B4

RGB

193, 121, 180

HSL

310.8, 36.7%, 61.6%

HSV

310.8, 37.3%, 75.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 37.3%, 6.7%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.6714 0.118 333.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: plum 3

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.