#C477D0

#C477D0

Color Values

HEX

#C477D0

RGB

196, 119, 208

HSL

291.9, 48.6%, 64.1%

HSV

291.9, 42.8%, 81.6%

CMYK

5.8%, 42.8%, 0.0%, 18.4%

OKLCH

0.6836 0.1506 322.0

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: #C477D0;
color: #C477D0;
border-color: #C477D0;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C477D0?

RGB(196, 119, 208) · HSL(291.9, 48.6%, 64.1%) · CMYK(5.8%, 42.8%, 0.0%, 18.4%)

Does #C477D0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.04:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C477D0?

Use 000000 text on a #C477D0 background; contrast on black is 6.9:1.