#C43497

#C43497

Overview

#C43497 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 52, 151, in HSL 318.8°, 58.1%, 48.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 73.5%, 23.0%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C43497

RGB

196, 52, 151

HSL

318.8, 58.1%, 48.6%

HSV

318.8, 73.5%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.5%, 23.0%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5748 0.2044 343.4

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: #C43497;
color: #C43497;
border-color: #C43497;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C43497?

RGB(196, 52, 151) · HSL(318.8, 58.1%, 48.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.5%, 23.0%, 23.1%)

Does #C43497 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C43497?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C43497 background; contrast on black is 4.29:1.