#C42F7B

#C42F7B

Overview

#C42F7B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 47, 123, in HSL 329.4°, 61.3%, 47.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.0%, 37.2%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1060-R30B Magenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#C42F7B

RGB

196, 47, 123

HSL

329.4, 61.3%, 47.6%

HSV

329.4, 76.0%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.0%, 37.2%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5595 0.1952 354.5

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: #C42F7B;
color: #C42F7B;
border-color: #C42F7B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 600 #DB2777

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42F7B?

RGB(196, 47, 123) · HSL(329.4, 61.3%, 47.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.0%, 37.2%, 23.1%)

Does #C42F7B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.2:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C42F7B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C42F7B background; contrast on black is 4.04:1.