#D179D6

#D179D6

Overview

#D179D6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 209, 121, 214, in HSL 296.8°, 53.1%, 65.7%, and in CMYK 2.3%, 43.5%, 0.0%, 16.1%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#D179D6

RGB

209, 121, 214

HSL

296.8, 53.1%, 65.7%

HSV

296.8, 43.5%, 83.9%

CMYK

2.3%, 43.5%, 0.0%, 16.1%

OKLCH

0.7043 0.1609 325.2

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: #D179D6;
color: #D179D6;
border-color: #D179D6;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.42:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D179D6?

RGB(209, 121, 214) · HSL(296.8, 53.1%, 65.7%) · CMYK(2.3%, 43.5%, 0.0%, 16.1%)

Does #D179D6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.83:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #D179D6?

Use 000000 text on a #D179D6 background; contrast on black is 7.42:1.