#C43197

#C43197

Overview

#C43197 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 49, 151, in HSL 318.4°, 60.0%, 48.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.0%, 23.0%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C43197

RGB

196, 49, 151

HSL

318.4, 60.0%, 48.0%

HSV

318.4, 75.0%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.0%, 23.0%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5723 0.2077 343.2

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: #C43197;
color: #C43197;
border-color: #C43197;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C43197?

RGB(196, 49, 151) · HSL(318.4, 60.0%, 48.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.0%, 23.0%, 23.1%)

Does #C43197 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C43197?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C43197 background; contrast on black is 4.23:1.