#CF4C9A color
The hex color #CF4C9A is a moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 29.8% green and 60.4% blue (207, 76, 154).
Its hue angle is 324°, with 58% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 63% magenta, 26% yellow and 19% black.
The closest named color is Twinkly Pinkily (#CF4796), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.15:1).
#CF4C9A color codes
| HEX | #CF4C9A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 76, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 29.8%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(324, 58%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(324, 63%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 63%, 26%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.7, 59.35, -15.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.7, 61.36, 345.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.151, 20.771, 32.776) | |
| Decimal | 13585562 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #CF4C9A, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #CF4C9A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.15:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #CF4C9A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.15:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #CF4C9A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5b6f9cProtanopia
no red cones#818697Deuteranopia
no green cones#dd496cTritanopia
no blue cones#7e7e7eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cf4c9a; }
.text { color: #cf4c9a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cf4c9a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 76 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cf4c9a, #cf4c59); }
Similar colors
#cf4796Twinkly Pinkily#cc4499Lustful Wishes#d74894Kirby#c54b8cMulberry#c35b99Llilacquered#d85da1Sugar Rush#cc3388Shrine of Pleasures#e84998Schiaparelli Pink
Questions
- What color is #CF4C9A?
- #CF4C9A is a moderate rose, closest to the named color Twinkly Pinkily. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #CF4C9A?
- The RGB value is 207, 76, 154: 207 red, 76 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #CF4C9A?
- The complementary color is #4CCF81, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CF4C9A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.15:1 and white text 4.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.