#C478B4

#C478B4

Color Values

HEX

#C478B4

RGB

196, 120, 180

HSL

312.6, 39.2%, 62.0%

HSV

312.6, 38.8%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 38.8%, 8.2%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6732 0.1222 335.0

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: #C478B4;
color: #C478B4;
border-color: #C478B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C478B4?

RGB(196, 120, 180) · HSL(312.6, 39.2%, 62.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 38.8%, 8.2%, 23.1%)

Does #C478B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #C478B4?

Use 000000 text on a #C478B4 background; contrast on black is 6.69:1.