#C642A9

#C642A9

Overview

#C642A9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 198, 66, 169, in HSL 313.2°, 53.7%, 51.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.7%, 14.6%, 22.4%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C642A9

RGB

198, 66, 169

HSL

313.2, 53.7%, 51.8%

HSV

313.2, 66.7%, 77.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.7%, 14.6%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.5989 0.2006 337.7

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: #C642A9;
color: #C642A9;
border-color: #C642A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C642A9?

RGB(198, 66, 169) · HSL(313.2, 53.7%, 51.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.7%, 14.6%, 22.4%)

Does #C642A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.42:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C642A9?

Use 000000 text on a #C642A9 background; contrast on black is 4.75:1.