#C4378C

#C4378C

Overview

#C4378C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 55, 140, in HSL 323.8°, 56.2%, 49.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 71.9%, 28.6%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#C4378C

RGB

196, 55, 140

HSL

323.8, 56.2%, 49.2%

HSV

323.8, 71.9%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.9%, 28.6%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5727 0.1948 348.0

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: #C4378C;
color: #C4378C;
border-color: #C4378C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C4378C?

RGB(196, 55, 140) · HSL(323.8, 56.2%, 49.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.9%, 28.6%, 23.1%)

Does #C4378C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C4378C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C4378C background; contrast on black is 4.27:1.