#C542C0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C542C0?

RGB(197, 66, 192), HSL(302.3, 53.0%, 51.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 66.5%, 2.5%, 22.7%).

Q: Does #C542C0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.27:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C542C0 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 197, 66, 192, in HSL 302.3°, 53.0%, 51.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.5%, 2.5%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C542C0

RGB

197, 66, 192

HSL

302.3, 53.0%, 51.6%

HSV

302.3, 66.5%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.5%, 2.5%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.609 0.2171 329.4

Properties

Warm 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.