#C42D8B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42D8B?

RGB(196, 45, 139), HSL(322.6, 62.7%, 47.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 77.0%, 29.1%, 23.1%).

Q: Does #C42D8B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.13:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C42D8B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 45, 139, in HSL 322.6°, 62.7%, 47.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.0%, 29.1%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C42D8B

RGB

196, 45, 139

HSL

322.6, 62.7%, 47.3%

HSV

322.6, 77.0%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.0%, 29.1%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5641 0.2049 347.7

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.