#C978D7

#C978D7

Color Values

HEX

#C978D7

RGB

201, 120, 215

HSL

291.2, 54.3%, 65.7%

HSV

291.2, 44.2%, 84.3%

CMYK

6.5%, 44.2%, 0.0%, 15.7%

OKLCH

0.6941 0.1589 321.5

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: #C978D7;
color: #C978D7;
border-color: #C978D7;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.94:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.15:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C978D7?

RGB(201, 120, 215) · HSL(291.2, 54.3%, 65.7%) · CMYK(6.5%, 44.2%, 0.0%, 15.7%)

Does #C978D7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.94:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C978D7?

Use 000000 text on a #C978D7 background; contrast on black is 7.15:1.