#C272B5

#C272B5

Overview

#C272B5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 194, 114, 181, in HSL 309.8°, 39.6%, 60.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 41.2%, 6.7%, 23.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C272B5

RGB

194, 114, 181

HSL

309.8, 39.6%, 60.4%

HSV

309.8, 41.2%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 41.2%, 6.7%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.6617 0.1321 333.1

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: #C272B5;
color: #C272B5;
border-color: #C272B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.37:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C272B5?

RGB(194, 114, 181) · HSL(309.8, 39.6%, 60.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 41.2%, 6.7%, 23.9%)

Does #C272B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.3:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C272B5?

Use 000000 text on a #C272B5 background; contrast on black is 6.37:1.