#C742B6

#C742B6

Overview

#C742B6 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 199, 66, 182, in HSL 307.7°, 54.3%, 52.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.8%, 8.5%, 22.0%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C742B6

RGB

199, 66, 182

HSL

307.7, 54.3%, 52.0%

HSV

307.7, 66.8%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.8%, 8.5%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.6067 0.2106 333.4

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: #C742B6;
color: #C742B6;
border-color: #C742B6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C742B6?

RGB(199, 66, 182) · HSL(307.7, 54.3%, 52.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.8%, 8.5%, 22.0%)

Does #C742B6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.3:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C742B6?

Use 000000 text on a #C742B6 background; contrast on black is 4.88:1.