#C96CD8

#C96CD8

Color Values

HEX

#C96CD8

RGB

201, 108, 216

HSL

291.7, 58.1%, 63.5%

HSV

291.7, 50.0%, 84.7%

CMYK

6.9%, 50.0%, 0.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.677 0.1796 321.9

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: #C96CD8;
color: #C96CD8;
border-color: #C96CD8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C96CD8?

RGB(201, 108, 216) · HSL(291.7, 58.1%, 63.5%) · CMYK(6.9%, 50.0%, 0.0%, 15.3%)

Does #C96CD8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.17:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C96CD8?

Use 000000 text on a #C96CD8 background; contrast on black is 6.62:1.