#C979B9

#C979B9

Color Values

HEX

#C979B9

RGB

201, 121, 185

HSL

312.0, 42.6%, 63.1%

HSV

312.0, 39.8%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 39.8%, 8.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.6826 0.1287 334.6

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: #C979B9;
color: #C979B9;
border-color: #C979B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C979B9?

RGB(201, 121, 185) · HSL(312.0, 42.6%, 63.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 39.8%, 8.0%, 21.2%)

Does #C979B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.04:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C979B9?

Use 000000 text on a #C979B9 background; contrast on black is 6.92:1.