#C2279E

#C2279E

Overview

#C2279E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 194, 39, 158, in HSL 313.9°, 66.5%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.9%, 18.6%, 23.9%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C2279E

RGB

194, 39, 158

HSL

313.9, 66.5%, 45.7%

HSV

313.9, 79.9%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.9%, 18.6%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.5653 0.2203 339.7

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: #C2279E;
color: #C2279E;
border-color: #C2279E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.15:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C2279E?

RGB(194, 39, 158) · HSL(313.9, 66.5%, 45.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 79.9%, 18.6%, 23.9%)

Does #C2279E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.15:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C2279E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C2279E background; contrast on black is 4.08:1.