#C4408B

#C4408B

Color Values

HEX

#C4408B

RGB

196, 64, 139

HSL

325.9, 52.8%, 51.0%

HSV

325.9, 67.3%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.3%, 29.1%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.581 0.1832 349.3

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: #C4408B;
color: #C4408B;
border-color: #C4408B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C4408B?

RGB(196, 64, 139) · HSL(325.9, 52.8%, 51.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.3%, 29.1%, 23.1%)

Does #C4408B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.72:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C4408B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C4408B background; contrast on black is 4.45:1.