#C42097

#C42097

Overview

#C42097 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 32, 151, in HSL 316.5°, 71.9%, 44.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 83.7%, 23.0%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C42097

RGB

196, 32, 151

HSL

316.5, 71.9%, 44.7%

HSV

316.5, 83.7%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 83.7%, 23.0%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5611 0.2227 342.6

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: #C42097;
color: #C42097;
border-color: #C42097;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.25:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42097?

RGB(196, 32, 151) · HSL(316.5, 71.9%, 44.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 83.7%, 23.0%, 23.1%)

Does #C42097 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.25:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C42097?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C42097 background; contrast on black is 4.0:1.