#C28CBA

#C28CBA

Color Values

HEX

#C28CBA

RGB

194, 140, 186

HSL

308.9, 30.7%, 65.5%

HSV

308.9, 27.8%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 27.8%, 4.1%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.7074 0.0899 331.7

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: #C28CBA;
color: #C28CBA;
border-color: #C28CBA;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.75:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C28CBA?

RGB(194, 140, 186) · HSL(308.9, 30.7%, 65.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 27.8%, 4.1%, 23.9%)

Does #C28CBA meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.71:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C28CBA?

Use 000000 text on a #C28CBA background; contrast on black is 7.75:1.