#C2178C

#C2178C

Overview

#C2178C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 194, 23, 140, in HSL 318.9°, 78.8%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 88.1%, 27.8%, 23.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C2178C

RGB

194, 23, 140

HSL

318.9, 78.8%, 42.5%

HSV

318.9, 88.1%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.1%, 27.8%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.5485 0.2213 345.8

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: #C2178C;
color: #C2178C;
border-color: #C2178C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C2178C?

RGB(194, 23, 140) · HSL(318.9, 78.8%, 42.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 88.1%, 27.8%, 23.9%)

Does #C2178C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C2178C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C2178C background; contrast on black is 3.8:1.