#C3498C

#C3498C

Overview

#C3498C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 195, 73, 140, in HSL 327.0°, 50.4%, 52.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 62.6%, 28.2%, 23.5%. The nearest named color is Mulberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#C3498C

RGB

195, 73, 140

HSL

327.0, 50.4%, 52.5%

HSV

327.0, 62.6%, 76.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.6%, 28.2%, 23.5%

OKLCH

0.5898 0.1707 349.6

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: #C3498C;
color: #C3498C;
border-color: #C3498C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C3498C?

RGB(195, 73, 140) · HSL(327.0, 50.4%, 52.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.6%, 28.2%, 23.5%)

Does #C3498C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.51:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C3498C?

Use 000000 text on a #C3498C background; contrast on black is 4.65:1.