#C42F99

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C42F99?

RGB(196, 47, 153), HSL(317.3, 61.3%, 47.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 76.0%, 21.9%, 23.1%).

Q: Does #C42F99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.98:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C42F99 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 47, 153, in HSL 317.3°, 61.3%, 47.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.0%, 21.9%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C42F99

RGB

196, 47, 153

HSL

317.3, 61.3%, 47.6%

HSV

317.3, 76.0%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.0%, 21.9%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5717 0.2109 342.4

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.