#C96CCE

#C96CCE

Overview

#C96CCE is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 201, 108, 206, in HSL 296.9°, 50.0%, 61.6%, and in CMYK 2.4%, 47.6%, 0.0%, 19.2%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C96CCE

RGB

201, 108, 206

HSL

296.9, 50.0%, 61.6%

HSV

296.9, 47.6%, 80.8%

CMYK

2.4%, 47.6%, 0.0%, 19.2%

OKLCH

0.6721 0.17 325.4

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: #C96CCE;
color: #C96CCE;
border-color: #C96CCE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C96CCE?

RGB(201, 108, 206) · HSL(296.9, 50.0%, 61.6%) · CMYK(2.4%, 47.6%, 0.0%, 19.2%)

Does #C96CCE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.22:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C96CCE?

Use 000000 text on a #C96CCE background; contrast on black is 6.52:1.