#C42579

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42579?

RGB(196, 37, 121), HSL(328.3, 68.2%, 45.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 81.1%, 38.3%, 23.1%).

Q: Does #C42579 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.4:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C42579 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 37, 121, in HSL 328.3°, 68.2%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 81.1%, 38.3%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is violetred 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C42579

RGB

196, 37, 121

HSL

328.3, 68.2%, 45.7%

HSV

328.3, 81.1%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 81.1%, 38.3%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5516 0.2036 354.5

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: violetred 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.