#C43996

#C43996

Overview

#C43996 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 196, 57, 150, in HSL 319.9°, 54.9%, 49.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 70.9%, 23.5%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C43996

RGB

196, 57, 150

HSL

319.9, 54.9%, 49.6%

HSV

319.9, 70.9%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 70.9%, 23.5%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5787 0.1981 344.1

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: #C43996;
color: #C43996;
border-color: #C43996;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C43996?

RGB(196, 57, 150) · HSL(319.9, 54.9%, 49.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 70.9%, 23.5%, 23.1%)

Does #C43996 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.8:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C43996?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C43996 background; contrast on black is 4.37:1.