#C426D1

#C426D1

Overview

#C426D1 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 38, 209, in HSL 295.4°, 69.2%, 48.4%, and in CMYK 6.2%, 81.8%, 0.0%, 18.0%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C426D1

RGB

196, 38, 209

HSL

295.4, 69.2%, 48.4%

HSV

295.4, 81.8%, 82.0%

CMYK

6.2%, 81.8%, 0.0%, 18.0%

OKLCH

0.5961 0.2569 324.6

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: #C426D1;
color: #C426D1;
border-color: #C426D1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C426D1?

RGB(196, 38, 209) · HSL(295.4, 69.2%, 48.4%) · CMYK(6.2%, 81.8%, 0.0%, 18.0%)

Does #C426D1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C426D1?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C426D1 background; contrast on black is 4.55:1.