#C42377

#C42377

Color Values

HEX

#C42377

RGB

196, 35, 119

HSL

328.7, 69.7%, 45.3%

HSV

328.7, 82.1%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 82.1%, 39.3%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5496 0.2044 355.2

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: #C42377;
color: #C42377;
border-color: #C42377;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 600 #DB2777

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.45:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.85:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42377?

RGB(196, 35, 119) · HSL(328.7, 69.7%, 45.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 82.1%, 39.3%, 23.1%)

Does #C42377 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.45:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C42377?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C42377 background; contrast on black is 3.85:1.