#C742C6

#C742C6

Overview

#C742C6 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 199, 66, 198, in HSL 300.5°, 54.3%, 52.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.8%, 0.5%, 22.0%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C742C6

RGB

199, 66, 198

HSL

300.5, 54.3%, 52.0%

HSV

300.5, 66.8%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.8%, 0.5%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.615 0.2228 328.2

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: #C742C6;
color: #C742C6;
border-color: #C742C6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C742C6?

RGB(199, 66, 198) · HSL(300.5, 54.3%, 52.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.8%, 0.5%, 22.0%)

Does #C742C6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.18:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C742C6?

Use 000000 text on a #C742C6 background; contrast on black is 5.02:1.