#C479B3

#C479B3

Overview

#C479B3 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 196, 121, 179, in HSL 313.6°, 38.9%, 62.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 38.3%, 8.7%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C479B3

RGB

196, 121, 179

HSL

313.6, 38.9%, 62.2%

HSV

313.6, 38.3%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 38.3%, 8.7%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6744 0.1196 335.6

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: #C479B3;
color: #C479B3;
border-color: #C479B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.73:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C479B3?

RGB(196, 121, 179) · HSL(313.6, 38.9%, 62.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 38.3%, 8.7%, 23.1%)

Does #C479B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.12:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C479B3?

Use 000000 text on a #C479B3 background; contrast on black is 6.73:1.