#C474BE

#C474BE

Overview

#C474BE is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 196, 116, 190, in HSL 304.5°, 40.4%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 40.8%, 3.1%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C474BE

RGB

196, 116, 190

HSL

304.5, 40.4%, 61.2%

HSV

304.5, 40.8%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.8%, 3.1%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6709 0.1382 329.7

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: #C474BE;
color: #C474BE;
border-color: #C474BE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C474BE?

RGB(196, 116, 190) · HSL(304.5, 40.4%, 61.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.8%, 3.1%, 23.1%)

Does #C474BE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.19:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C474BE?

Use 000000 text on a #C474BE background; contrast on black is 6.59:1.