#C478D3

#C478D3

Color Values

HEX

#C478D3

RGB

196, 120, 211

HSL

290.1, 50.8%, 64.9%

HSV

290.1, 43.1%, 82.7%

CMYK

7.1%, 43.1%, 0.0%, 17.3%

OKLCH

0.6866 0.152 320.8

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: #C478D3;
color: #C478D3;
border-color: #C478D3;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C478D3?

RGB(196, 120, 211) · HSL(290.1, 50.8%, 64.9%) · CMYK(7.1%, 43.1%, 0.0%, 17.3%)

Does #C478D3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.01:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C478D3?

Use 000000 text on a #C478D3 background; contrast on black is 6.97:1.