#C742A7

#C742A7

Overview

#C742A7 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 199, 66, 167, in HSL 314.4Β°, 54.3%, 52.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.8%, 16.1%, 22.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C742A7

RGB

199, 66, 167

HSL

314.4, 54.3%, 52.0%

HSV

314.4, 66.8%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.8%, 16.1%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.5995 0.1999 338.8

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: #C742A7;
color: #C742A7;
border-color: #C742A7;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C742A7?

RGB(199, 66, 167) · HSL(314.4, 54.3%, 52.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.8%, 16.1%, 22.0%)

Does #C742A7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #C742A7?

Use 000000 text on a #C742A7 background; contrast on black is 4.77:1.