#C873B4

#C873B4

Overview

#C873B4 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 200, 115, 180, in HSL 314.1°, 43.6%, 61.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 42.5%, 10.0%, 21.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C873B4

RGB

200, 115, 180

HSL

314.1, 43.6%, 61.8%

HSV

314.1, 42.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 42.5%, 10.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.67 0.1342 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: #C873B4;
color: #C873B4;
border-color: #C873B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C873B4?

RGB(200, 115, 180) · HSL(314.1, 43.6%, 61.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 42.5%, 10.0%, 21.6%)

Does #C873B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.2:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C873B4?

Use 000000 text on a #C873B4 background; contrast on black is 6.57:1.