#C42879

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42879?

RGB(196, 40, 121), HSL(328.8, 66.1%, 46.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 79.6%, 38.3%, 23.1%).

Q: Does #C42879 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.35:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C42879 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 40, 121, in HSL 328.8°, 66.1%, 46.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 79.6%, 38.3%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is violetred 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C42879

RGB

196, 40, 121

HSL

328.8, 66.1%, 46.3%

HSV

328.8, 79.6%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 79.6%, 38.3%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5536 0.201 354.7

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.