#C4179C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C4179C?

RGB(196, 23, 156), HSL(313.9, 79.0%, 42.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 88.3%, 20.4%, 23.1%).

Q: Does #C4179C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.32:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C4179C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 23, 156, in HSL 313.9°, 79.0%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 88.3%, 20.4%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C4179C

RGB

196, 23, 156

HSL

313.9, 79.0%, 42.9%

HSV

313.9, 88.3%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.3%, 20.4%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5593 0.2313 340.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 3

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.