#CD79B4

#CD79B4

Color Values

HEX

#CD79B4

RGB

205, 121, 180

HSL

317.9, 45.7%, 63.9%

HSV

317.9, 41.0%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 41.0%, 12.2%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.6854 0.1279 339.0

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: #CD79B4;
color: #CD79B4;
border-color: #CD79B4;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CD79B4?

RGB(205, 121, 180) · HSL(317.9, 45.7%, 63.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 41.0%, 12.2%, 19.6%)

Does #CD79B4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.0:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CD79B4?

Use 000000 text on a #CD79B4 background; contrast on black is 6.99:1.