#C480B3

#C480B3

Color Values

HEX

#C480B3

RGB

196, 128, 179

HSL

315.0, 36.6%, 63.5%

HSV

315.0, 34.7%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 34.7%, 8.7%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6861 0.107 336.3

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: #C480B3;
color: #C480B3;
border-color: #C480B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.09:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C480B3?

RGB(196, 128, 179) · HSL(315.0, 36.6%, 63.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 34.7%, 8.7%, 23.1%)

Does #C480B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.96:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C480B3?

Use 000000 text on a #C480B3 background; contrast on black is 7.09:1.