#C42CAD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42CAD?

RGB(196, 44, 173), HSL(309.1, 63.3%, 47.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 77.6%, 11.7%, 23.1%).

Q: Does #C42CAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.87:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C42CAD is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 44, 173, in HSL 309.1°, 63.3%, 47.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.6%, 11.7%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C42CAD

RGB

196, 44, 173

HSL

309.1, 63.3%, 47.1%

HSV

309.1, 77.6%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.6%, 11.7%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5792 0.2266 335.3

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.