#C42D9B

#C42D9B

Overview

#C42D9B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 45, 155, in HSL 316.3°, 62.7%, 47.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.0%, 20.9%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C42D9B

RGB

196, 45, 155

HSL

316.3, 62.7%, 47.3%

HSV

316.3, 77.0%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.0%, 20.9%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5711 0.2141 341.6

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: #C42D9B;
color: #C42D9B;
border-color: #C42D9B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42D9B?

RGB(196, 45, 155) · HSL(316.3, 62.7%, 47.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.0%, 20.9%, 23.1%)

Does #C42D9B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C42D9B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C42D9B background; contrast on black is 4.2:1.