Red Violet

#C0448F

Crayola color

Red Violet (#C0448F) is a deep, warm purple-pink in the Crayola palette, occupying the vibrant territory between crimson red and violet with a rich, jewel-like saturation. Part of the original Crayola 64-pack introduced in 1958, it has a long history in children's art as a bridge colour between the red and purple families. In design, it evokes orchid blossoms, fuchsia, and bold fashion — a colour of creative confidence and feminine elegance.

Color Values

HEX

#C0448F

RGB

192, 68, 143

HSL

323.7, 49.6%, 51.0%

HSV

323.7, 64.6%, 75.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.6%, 25.5%, 24.7%

OKLCH

0.5808 0.1769 346.7

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: #C0448F;
color: #C0448F;
border-color: #C0448F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C0448F?

RGB(192, 68, 143) · HSL(323.7, 49.6%, 51.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.6%, 25.5%, 24.7%)

Does #C0448F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C0448F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C0448F background; contrast on black is 4.46:1.