#C473CB

#C473CB

Overview

#C473CB is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 196, 115, 203, in HSL 295.2°, 45.8%, 62.4%, and in CMYK 3.4%, 43.3%, 0.0%, 20.4%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C473CB

RGB

196, 115, 203

HSL

295.2, 45.8%, 62.4%

HSV

295.2, 43.3%, 79.6%

CMYK

3.4%, 43.3%, 0.0%, 20.4%

OKLCH

0.6752 0.1524 324.2

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: #C473CB;
color: #C473CB;
border-color: #C473CB;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C473CB?

RGB(196, 115, 203) · HSL(295.2, 45.8%, 62.4%) · CMYK(3.4%, 43.3%, 0.0%, 20.4%)

Does #C473CB meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #C473CB?

Use 000000 text on a #C473CB background; contrast on black is 6.66:1.