Mulberry

#C54B8C

Crayola color

Mulberry (#C54B8C) is a rich, warm purple-pink named after the fruit of the mulberry tree, with its ripe berries lending this Crayola crayon its distinctive hue. The color sits between magenta and raspberry, carrying a lush, jewel-like quality that reads as both playful and sophisticated. It's widely used in children's illustration and fashion accessories where a vivid berry tone is desired.

Color Values

HEX

#C54B8C

RGB

197, 75, 140

HSL

328.0, 51.3%, 53.3%

HSV

328.0, 61.9%, 77.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.9%, 28.9%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.5951 0.1695 350.4

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: #C54B8C;
color: #C54B8C;
border-color: #C54B8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C54B8C?

RGB(197, 75, 140) · HSL(328.0, 51.3%, 53.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.9%, 28.9%, 22.7%)

Does #C54B8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.41:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C54B8C?

Use 000000 text on a #C54B8C background; contrast on black is 4.76:1.