#C978D4

#C978D4

Color Values

HEX

#C978D4

RGB

201, 120, 212

HSL

292.8, 51.7%, 65.1%

HSV

292.8, 43.4%, 83.1%

CMYK

5.2%, 43.4%, 0.0%, 16.9%

OKLCH

0.6927 0.1559 322.6

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: #C978D4;
color: #C978D4;
border-color: #C978D4;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.12:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C978D4?

RGB(201, 120, 212) · HSL(292.8, 51.7%, 65.1%) · CMYK(5.2%, 43.4%, 0.0%, 16.9%)

Does #C978D4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.95:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C978D4?

Use 000000 text on a #C978D4 background; contrast on black is 7.12:1.