#C470D4

#C470D4

Color Values

HEX

#C470D4

RGB

196, 112, 212

HSL

290.4, 53.8%, 63.5%

HSV

290.4, 47.2%, 83.1%

CMYK

7.5%, 47.2%, 0.0%, 16.9%

OKLCH

0.6749 0.1665 321.0

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: #C470D4;
color: #C470D4;
border-color: #C470D4;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C470D4?

RGB(196, 112, 212) · HSL(290.4, 53.8%, 63.5%) · CMYK(7.5%, 47.2%, 0.0%, 16.9%)

Does #C470D4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.17:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C470D4?

Use 000000 text on a #C470D4 background; contrast on black is 6.62:1.