#C438D0

#C438D0

Color Values

HEX

#C438D0

RGB

196, 56, 208

HSL

295.3, 61.8%, 51.8%

HSV

295.3, 73.1%, 81.6%

CMYK

5.8%, 73.1%, 0.0%, 18.4%

OKLCH

0.6077 0.2404 324.5

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: #C438D0;
color: #C438D0;
border-color: #C438D0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C438D0?

RGB(196, 56, 208) · HSL(295.3, 61.8%, 51.8%) · CMYK(5.8%, 73.1%, 0.0%, 18.4%)

Does #C438D0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.35:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C438D0?

Use 000000 text on a #C438D0 background; contrast on black is 4.82:1.