#C43399

#C43399

Overview

#C43399 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 51, 153, in HSL 317.8°, 58.7%, 48.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 74.0%, 21.9%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C43399

RGB

196, 51, 153

HSL

317.8, 58.7%, 48.4%

HSV

317.8, 74.0%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.0%, 21.9%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5748 0.2067 342.6

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: #C43399;
color: #C43399;
border-color: #C43399;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.91:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C43399?

RGB(196, 51, 153) · HSL(317.8, 58.7%, 48.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.0%, 21.9%, 23.1%)

Does #C43399 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.91:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C43399?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C43399 background; contrast on black is 4.28:1.