#C042C9

#C042C9

Color Values

HEX

#C042C9

RGB

192, 66, 201

HSL

296.0, 55.6%, 52.4%

HSV

296.0, 67.2%, 78.8%

CMYK

4.5%, 67.2%, 0.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.6069 0.2218 325.1

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: #C042C9;
color: #C042C9;
border-color: #C042C9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.86:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C042C9?

RGB(192, 66, 201) · HSL(296.0, 55.6%, 52.4%) · CMYK(4.5%, 67.2%, 0.0%, 21.2%)

Does #C042C9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.32:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C042C9?

Use 000000 text on a #C042C9 background; contrast on black is 4.86:1.