#C42BC7

#C42BC7

Color Values

HEX

#C42BC7

RGB

196, 43, 199

HSL

298.8, 64.5%, 47.5%

HSV

298.8, 78.4%, 78.0%

CMYK

1.5%, 78.4%, 0.0%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.593 0.2458 327.3

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: #C42BC7;
color: #C42BC7;
border-color: #C42BC7;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42BC7?

RGB(196, 43, 199) · HSL(298.8, 64.5%, 47.5%) · CMYK(1.5%, 78.4%, 0.0%, 22.0%)

Does #C42BC7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.65:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C42BC7?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C42BC7 background; contrast on black is 4.52:1.