#C436A1

#C436A1

Overview

#C436A1 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 54, 161, in HSL 314.8°, 56.8%, 49.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.4%, 17.9%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C436A1

RGB

196, 54, 161

HSL

314.8, 56.8%, 49.0%

HSV

314.8, 72.4%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.4%, 17.9%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.581 0.2085 339.7

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: #C436A1;
color: #C436A1;
border-color: #C436A1;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C436A1?

RGB(196, 54, 161) · HSL(314.8, 56.8%, 49.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.4%, 17.9%, 23.1%)

Does #C436A1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C436A1?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C436A1 background; contrast on black is 4.39:1.