#C742BC

#C742BC

Color Values

HEX

#C742BC

RGB

199, 66, 188

HSL

305.0, 54.3%, 52.0%

HSV

305.0, 66.8%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.8%, 5.5%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.6097 0.2151 331.4

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: #C742BC;
color: #C742BC;
border-color: #C742BC;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C742BC?

RGB(199, 66, 188) · HSL(305.0, 54.3%, 52.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.8%, 5.5%, 22.0%)

Does #C742BC meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.26:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C742BC?

Use 000000 text on a #C742BC background; contrast on black is 4.93:1.