#C742B3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C742B3?

RGB(199, 66, 179), HSL(309.0, 54.3%, 52.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 66.8%, 10.1%, 22.0%).

Q: Does #C742B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.32:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C742B3 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 199, 66, 179, in HSL 309.0°, 54.3%, 52.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.8%, 10.1%, 22.0%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C742B3

RGB

199, 66, 179

HSL

309.0, 54.3%, 52.0%

HSV

309.0, 66.8%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.8%, 10.1%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.6052 0.2084 334.4

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.