#C040A0

#C040A0

Color Values

HEX

#C040A0

RGB

192, 64, 160

HSL

315.0, 50.4%, 50.2%

HSV

315.0, 66.7%, 75.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.7%, 16.7%, 24.7%

OKLCH

0.5838 0.1931 339.2

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: #C040A0;
color: #C040A0;
border-color: #C040A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C040A0?

RGB(192, 64, 160) · HSL(315.0, 50.4%, 50.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.7%, 16.7%, 24.7%)

Does #C040A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.69:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C040A0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C040A0 background; contrast on black is 4.48:1.