#C488B2

#C488B2

Overview

#C488B2 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 196, 136, 178, in HSL 318.0°, 33.7%, 65.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 30.6%, 9.2%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is plum 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C488B2

RGB

196, 136, 178

HSL

318.0, 33.7%, 65.1%

HSV

318.0, 30.6%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.6%, 9.2%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6995 0.0917 338.2

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: #C488B2;
color: #C488B2;
border-color: #C488B2;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.51:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C488B2?

RGB(196, 136, 178) · HSL(318.0, 33.7%, 65.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 30.6%, 9.2%, 23.1%)

Does #C488B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.8:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C488B2?

Use 000000 text on a #C488B2 background; contrast on black is 7.51:1.