#C478B3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C478B3?

RGB(196, 120, 179), HSL(313.4, 39.2%, 62.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 38.8%, 8.7%, 23.1%).

Q: Does #C478B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.14:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C478B3 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 196, 120, 179, in HSL 313.4°, 39.2%, 62.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 38.8%, 8.7%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C478B3

RGB

196, 120, 179

HSL

313.4, 39.2%, 62.0%

HSV

313.4, 38.8%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 38.8%, 8.7%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6728 0.1213 335.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: plum 3

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.