#C742CC

#C742CC

Color Values

HEX

#C742CC

RGB

199, 66, 204

HSL

297.8, 57.5%, 52.9%

HSV

297.8, 67.6%, 80.0%

CMYK

2.5%, 67.6%, 0.0%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.6183 0.2276 326.4

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: #C742CC;
color: #C742CC;
border-color: #C742CC;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C742CC?

RGB(199, 66, 204) · HSL(297.8, 57.5%, 52.9%) · CMYK(2.5%, 67.6%, 0.0%, 20.0%)

Does #C742CC meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.13:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C742CC?

Use 000000 text on a #C742CC background; contrast on black is 5.08:1.