#C742AE

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C742AE?

RGB(199, 66, 174), HSL(311.3, 54.3%, 52.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 66.8%, 12.6%, 22.0%).

Q: Does #C742AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.36:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C742AE is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 199, 66, 174, in HSL 311.3°, 54.3%, 52.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.8%, 12.6%, 22.0%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C742AE

RGB

199, 66, 174

HSL

311.3, 54.3%, 52.0%

HSV

311.3, 66.8%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.8%, 12.6%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.6028 0.2048 336.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: orchid 3

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.