#C4408D

#C4408D

Color Values

HEX

#C4408D

RGB

196, 64, 141

HSL

325.0, 52.8%, 51.0%

HSV

325.0, 67.3%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.3%, 28.1%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5818 0.1843 348.4

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: #C4408D;
color: #C4408D;
border-color: #C4408D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C4408D?

RGB(196, 64, 141) · HSL(325.0, 52.8%, 51.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.3%, 28.1%, 23.1%)

Does #C4408D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.7:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C4408D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C4408D background; contrast on black is 4.47:1.