#C479A0

#C479A0

Overview

#C479A0 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 196, 121, 160, in HSL 328.8°, 38.9%, 62.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 38.3%, 18.4%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is palevioletred 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C479A0

RGB

196, 121, 160

HSL

328.8, 38.9%, 62.2%

HSV

328.8, 38.3%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 38.3%, 18.4%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6675 0.1054 347.9

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: #C479A0;
color: #C479A0;
border-color: #C479A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C479A0?

RGB(196, 121, 160) · HSL(328.8, 38.9%, 62.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 38.3%, 18.4%, 23.1%)

Does #C479A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.19:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C479A0?

Use 000000 text on a #C479A0 background; contrast on black is 6.59:1.