#C36CC9

#C36CC9

Overview

#C36CC9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 195, 108, 201, in HSL 296.1°, 46.3%, 60.6%, and in CMYK 3.0%, 46.3%, 0.0%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C36CC9

RGB

195, 108, 201

HSL

296.1, 46.3%, 60.6%

HSV

296.1, 46.3%, 78.8%

CMYK

3.0%, 46.3%, 0.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.6626 0.1617 324.8

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #C36CC9;
color: #C36CC9;
border-color: #C36CC9;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.31:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C36CC9?

RGB(195, 108, 201) · HSL(296.1, 46.3%, 60.6%) · CMYK(3.0%, 46.3%, 0.0%, 21.2%)

Does #C36CC9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.33:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C36CC9?

Use 000000 text on a #C36CC9 background; contrast on black is 6.31:1.