#C46CC9

#C46CC9

Overview

#C46CC9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 196, 108, 201, in HSL 296.8°, 46.3%, 60.6%, and in CMYK 2.5%, 46.3%, 0.0%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C46CC9

RGB

196, 108, 201

HSL

296.8, 46.3%, 60.6%

HSV

296.8, 46.3%, 78.8%

CMYK

2.5%, 46.3%, 0.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.6638 0.1623 325.2

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: #C46CC9;
color: #C46CC9;
border-color: #C46CC9;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.34:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C46CC9?

RGB(196, 108, 201) · HSL(296.8, 46.3%, 60.6%) · CMYK(2.5%, 46.3%, 0.0%, 21.2%)

Does #C46CC9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.31:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C46CC9?

Use 000000 text on a #C46CC9 background; contrast on black is 6.34:1.