#C42CA4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42CA4?

RGB(196, 44, 164), HSL(312.6, 63.3%, 47.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 77.6%, 16.3%, 23.1%).

Q: Does #C42CA4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.95:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C42CA4 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 44, 164, in HSL 312.6°, 63.3%, 47.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.6%, 16.3%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C42CA4

RGB

196, 44, 164

HSL

312.6, 63.3%, 47.1%

HSV

312.6, 77.6%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.6%, 16.3%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5747 0.2207 338.3

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.