#C243A9

#C243A9

Overview

#C243A9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 194, 67, 169, in HSL 311.8°, 51.0%, 51.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 65.5%, 12.9%, 23.9%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C243A9

RGB

194, 67, 169

HSL

311.8, 51.0%, 51.2%

HSV

311.8, 65.5%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.5%, 12.9%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.5941 0.1968 336.5

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: #C243A9;
color: #C243A9;
border-color: #C243A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C243A9?

RGB(194, 67, 169) · HSL(311.8, 51.0%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 65.5%, 12.9%, 23.9%)

Does #C243A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.5:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C243A9?

Use 000000 text on a #C243A9 background; contrast on black is 4.67:1.