#C477A0

#C477A0

Overview

#C477A0 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 196, 119, 160, in HSL 328.1°, 39.5%, 61.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 39.3%, 18.4%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is palevioletred 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C477A0

RGB

196, 119, 160

HSL

328.1, 39.5%, 61.8%

HSV

328.1, 39.3%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 39.3%, 18.4%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6641 0.1089 347.3

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: #C477A0;
color: #C477A0;
border-color: #C477A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.49:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C477A0?

RGB(196, 119, 160) · HSL(328.1, 39.5%, 61.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 39.3%, 18.4%, 23.1%)

Does #C477A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.23:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C477A0?

Use 000000 text on a #C477A0 background; contrast on black is 6.49:1.