#C470CD

#C470CD

Color Values

HEX

#C470CD

RGB

196, 112, 205

HSL

294.2, 48.2%, 62.2%

HSV

294.2, 45.4%, 80.4%

CMYK

4.4%, 45.4%, 0.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.6715 0.1595 323.6

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: #C470CD;
color: #C470CD;
border-color: #C470CD;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C470CD?

RGB(196, 112, 205) · HSL(294.2, 48.2%, 62.2%) · CMYK(4.4%, 45.4%, 0.0%, 19.6%)

Does #C470CD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.21:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C470CD?

Use 000000 text on a #C470CD background; contrast on black is 6.55:1.