#C488B4

#C488B4

Color Values

HEX

#C488B4

RGB

196, 136, 180

HSL

316.0, 33.7%, 65.1%

HSV

316.0, 30.6%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.6%, 8.2%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.7002 0.0934 336.7

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: #C488B4;
color: #C488B4;
border-color: #C488B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.53:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C488B4?

RGB(196, 136, 180) · HSL(316.0, 33.7%, 65.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 30.6%, 8.2%, 23.1%)

Does #C488B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.79:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C488B4?

Use 000000 text on a #C488B4 background; contrast on black is 7.53:1.