#C438C9

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C438C9?

RGB(196, 56, 201), HSL(297.9, 57.3%, 50.4%), CMYK(2.5%, 72.1%, 0.0%, 21.2%).

Q: Does #C438C9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.42:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C438C9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 196, 56, 201, in HSL 297.9°, 57.3%, 50.4%, and in CMYK 2.5%, 72.1%, 0.0%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C438C9

RGB

196, 56, 201

HSL

297.9, 57.3%, 50.4%

HSV

297.9, 72.1%, 78.8%

CMYK

2.5%, 72.1%, 0.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.6036 0.235 326.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumorchid

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.