#C4509C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C4509C?

RGB(196, 80, 156), HSL(320.7, 49.6%, 54.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 59.2%, 20.4%, 23.1%).

Q: Does #C4509C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.22:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C4509C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 196, 80, 156, in HSL 320.7°, 49.6%, 54.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.2%, 20.4%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#C4509C

RGB

196, 80, 156

HSL

320.7, 49.6%, 54.1%

HSV

320.7, 59.2%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.2%, 20.4%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6059 0.1708 343.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Red Violet

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.