#C457D9

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C457D9?

RGB(196, 87, 217), HSL(290.3, 63.1%, 59.6%), CMYK(9.7%, 59.9%, 0.0%, 14.9%).

Q: Does #C457D9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.68:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C457D9 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 196, 87, 217, in HSL 290.3°, 63.1%, 59.6%, and in CMYK 9.7%, 59.9%, 0.0%, 14.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C457D9

RGB

196, 87, 217

HSL

290.3, 63.1%, 59.6%

HSV

290.3, 59.9%, 85.1%

CMYK

9.7%, 59.9%, 0.0%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.644 0.2098 320.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumorchid

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.