#C242D9

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C242D9?

RGB(194, 66, 217), HSL(290.9, 66.5%, 55.5%), CMYK(10.6%, 69.6%, 0.0%, 14.9%).

Q: Does #C242D9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.14:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C242D9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 194, 66, 217, in HSL 290.9°, 66.5%, 55.5%, and in CMYK 10.6%, 69.6%, 0.0%, 14.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#C242D9

RGB

194, 66, 217

HSL

290.9, 66.5%, 55.5%

HSV

290.9, 69.6%, 85.1%

CMYK

10.6%, 69.6%, 0.0%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.619 0.2359 321.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumorchid 2

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.