#C740C5

#C740C5

Color Values

HEX

#C740C5

RGB

199, 64, 197

HSL

300.9, 54.7%, 51.6%

HSV

300.9, 67.8%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.8%, 1.0%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.6126 0.2244 328.5

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: #C740C5;
color: #C740C5;
border-color: #C740C5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C740C5?

RGB(199, 64, 197) · HSL(300.9, 54.7%, 51.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.8%, 1.0%, 22.0%)

Does #C740C5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.23:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C740C5?

Use 000000 text on a #C740C5 background; contrast on black is 4.97:1.