#C42BA5

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42BA5?

RGB(196, 43, 165), HSL(312.2, 64.0%, 46.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 78.1%, 15.8%, 23.1%).

Q: Does #C42BA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.96:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C42BA5 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 43, 165, in HSL 312.2°, 64.0%, 46.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.1%, 15.8%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C42BA5

RGB

196, 43, 165

HSL

312.2, 64.0%, 46.9%

HSV

312.2, 78.1%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.1%, 15.8%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5745 0.2223 337.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 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.