#C278AE

#C278AE

Color Values

HEX

#C278AE

RGB

194, 120, 174

HSL

316.2, 37.8%, 61.6%

HSV

316.2, 38.1%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 38.1%, 10.3%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.6685 0.1155 337.5

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: #C278AE;
color: #C278AE;
border-color: #C278AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.19:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C278AE?

RGB(194, 120, 174) · HSL(316.2, 37.8%, 61.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 38.1%, 10.3%, 23.9%)

Does #C278AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.19:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C278AE?

Use 000000 text on a #C278AE background; contrast on black is 6.59:1.