#CC79AE

#CC79AE

Color Values

HEX

#CC79AE

RGB

204, 121, 174

HSL

321.7, 44.9%, 63.7%

HSV

321.7, 40.7%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.7%, 14.7%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.682 0.1225 342.0

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: #CC79AE;
color: #CC79AE;
border-color: #CC79AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC79AE?

RGB(204, 121, 174) · HSL(321.7, 44.9%, 63.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.7%, 14.7%, 20.0%)

Does #CC79AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #CC79AE?

Use 000000 text on a #CC79AE background; contrast on black is 6.91:1.