#C972D9

#C972D9

Color Values

HEX

#C972D9

RGB

201, 114, 217

HSL

290.7, 57.5%, 64.9%

HSV

290.7, 47.5%, 85.1%

CMYK

7.4%, 47.5%, 0.0%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.6861 0.1709 321.2

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: #C972D9;
color: #C972D9;
border-color: #C972D9;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.89:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C972D9?

RGB(201, 114, 217) · HSL(290.7, 57.5%, 64.9%) · CMYK(7.4%, 47.5%, 0.0%, 14.9%)

Does #C972D9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C972D9?

Use 000000 text on a #C972D9 background; contrast on black is 6.89:1.