#C979CA

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C979CA?

RGB(201, 121, 202), HSL(299.3, 43.3%, 63.3%), CMYK(0.5%, 40.1%, 0.0%, 20.8%).

Q: Does #C979CA meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.97:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C979CA is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 201, 121, 202, in HSL 299.3°, 43.3%, 63.3%, and in CMYK 0.5%, 40.1%, 0.0%, 20.8%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C979CA

RGB

201, 121, 202

HSL

299.3, 43.3%, 63.3%

HSV

299.3, 40.1%, 79.2%

CMYK

0.5%, 40.1%, 0.0%, 20.8%

OKLCH

0.6897 0.1443 326.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: orchid 3

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.