#C979D2

#C979D2

Color Values

HEX

#C979D2

RGB

201, 121, 210

HSL

293.9, 49.7%, 64.9%

HSV

293.9, 42.4%, 82.4%

CMYK

4.3%, 42.4%, 0.0%, 17.6%

OKLCH

0.6933 0.1522 323.3

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: #C979D2;
color: #C979D2;
border-color: #C979D2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

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 #C979D2?

RGB(201, 121, 210) · HSL(293.9, 49.7%, 64.9%) · CMYK(4.3%, 42.4%, 0.0%, 17.6%)

Does #C979D2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #C979D2?

Use 000000 text on a #C979D2 background; contrast on black is 7.15:1.