#C40894

#C40894

Color Values

HEX

#C40894

RGB

196, 8, 148

HSL

315.3, 92.2%, 40.0%

HSV

315.3, 95.9%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 95.9%, 24.5%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5511 0.2329 343.2

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: #C40894;
color: #C40894;
border-color: #C40894;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C40894?

RGB(196, 8, 148) · HSL(315.3, 92.2%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 95.9%, 24.5%, 23.1%)

Does #C40894 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.51:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C40894?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C40894 background; contrast on black is 3.81:1.