#C042AE

#C042AE

Color Values

HEX

#C042AE

RGB

192, 66, 174

HSL

308.6, 50.0%, 50.6%

HSV

308.6, 65.6%, 75.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.6%, 9.4%, 24.7%

OKLCH

0.5925 0.2005 334.0

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: #C042AE;
color: #C042AE;
border-color: #C042AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C042AE?

RGB(192, 66, 174) · HSL(308.6, 50.0%, 50.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 65.6%, 9.4%, 24.7%)

Does #C042AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C042AE?

Use 000000 text on a #C042AE background; contrast on black is 4.63:1.