#C040A5

#C040A5

Color Values

HEX

#C040A5

RGB

192, 64, 165

HSL

312.7, 50.4%, 50.2%

HSV

312.7, 66.7%, 75.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.7%, 14.1%, 24.7%

OKLCH

0.5861 0.1966 337.3

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: #C040A5;
color: #C040A5;
border-color: #C040A5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C040A5?

RGB(192, 64, 165) · HSL(312.7, 50.4%, 50.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.7%, 14.1%, 24.7%)

Does #C040A5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.65:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C040A5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C040A5 background; contrast on black is 4.52:1.