#C42D7F

#C42D7F

Overview

#C42D7F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 45, 127, in HSL 327.4°, 62.7%, 47.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.0%, 35.2%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#C42D7F

RGB

196, 45, 127

HSL

327.4, 62.7%, 47.3%

HSV

327.4, 77.0%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.0%, 35.2%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5594 0.199 352.6

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: #C42D7F;
color: #C42D7F;
border-color: #C42D7F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.21:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42D7F?

RGB(196, 45, 127) · HSL(327.4, 62.7%, 47.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.0%, 35.2%, 23.1%)

Does #C42D7F meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.21:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C42D7F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C42D7F background; contrast on black is 4.03:1.