#C4609C

#C4609C

Color Values

HEX

#C4609C

RGB

196, 96, 156

HSL

324.0, 45.9%, 57.3%

HSV

324.0, 51.0%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.0%, 20.4%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6272 0.1455 345.1

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: #C4609C;
color: #C4609C;
border-color: #C4609C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.5:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C4609C?

RGB(196, 96, 156) · HSL(324.0, 45.9%, 57.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 51.0%, 20.4%, 23.1%)

Does #C4609C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.82:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C4609C?

Use 000000 text on a #C4609C background; contrast on black is 5.5:1.