#C542DD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C542DD?

RGB(197, 66, 221), HSL(290.7, 69.5%, 56.3%), CMYK(10.9%, 70.1%, 0.0%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #C542DD meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.04:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C542DD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 197, 66, 221, in HSL 290.7°, 69.5%, 56.3%, and in CMYK 10.9%, 70.1%, 0.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#C542DD

RGB

197, 66, 221

HSL

290.7, 69.5%, 56.3%

HSV

290.7, 70.1%, 86.7%

CMYK

10.9%, 70.1%, 0.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6255 0.2405 321.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumorchid 2

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.