#C978B1

#C978B1

Color Values

HEX

#C978B1

RGB

201, 120, 177

HSL

317.8, 42.9%, 62.9%

HSV

317.8, 40.3%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.3%, 11.9%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.6779 0.1239 338.9

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: #C978B1;
color: #C978B1;
border-color: #C978B1;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C978B1?

RGB(201, 120, 177) · HSL(317.8, 42.9%, 62.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.3%, 11.9%, 21.2%)

Does #C978B1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C978B1?

Use 000000 text on a #C978B1 background; contrast on black is 6.8:1.