#C042AD

#C042AD

Color Values

HEX

#C042AD

RGB

192, 66, 173

HSL

309.0, 50.0%, 50.6%

HSV

309.0, 65.6%, 75.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.6%, 9.9%, 24.7%

OKLCH

0.592 0.1997 334.3

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: #C042AD;
color: #C042AD;
border-color: #C042AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C042AD?

RGB(192, 66, 173) · HSL(309.0, 50.0%, 50.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 65.6%, 9.9%, 24.7%)

Does #C042AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C042AD?

Use 000000 text on a #C042AD background; contrast on black is 4.62:1.