#C86979

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C86979?

RGB(200, 105, 121), HSL(349.9, 46.3%, 59.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 47.5%, 39.5%, 21.6%).

Q: Does #C86979 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.65:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C86979 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 200, 105, 121, in HSL 349.9°, 46.3%, 59.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 47.5%, 39.5%, 21.6%. The nearest named color is palevioletred 3.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#C86979

RGB

200, 105, 121

HSL

349.9, 46.3%, 59.8%

HSV

349.9, 47.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 47.5%, 39.5%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.6346 0.1212 10.5

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: palevioletred 3

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.