#C4498A

#C4498A

Overview

#C4498A is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 196, 73, 138, in HSL 328.3°, 51.0%, 52.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 62.8%, 29.6%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is Mulberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#C4498A

RGB

196, 73, 138

HSL

328.3, 51.0%, 52.7%

HSV

328.3, 62.8%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.8%, 29.6%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.5905 0.1705 350.8

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: #C4498A;
color: #C4498A;
border-color: #C4498A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C4498A?

RGB(196, 73, 138) · HSL(328.3, 51.0%, 52.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.8%, 29.6%, 23.1%)

Does #C4498A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.5:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C4498A?

Use 000000 text on a #C4498A background; contrast on black is 4.67:1.