#C74498

#C74498

Color Values

HEX

#C74498

RGB

199, 68, 152

HSL

321.5, 53.9%, 52.4%

HSV

321.5, 65.8%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.8%, 23.6%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.595 0.1876 344.9

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: #C74498;
color: #C74498;
border-color: #C74498;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.71:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C74498?

RGB(199, 68, 152) · HSL(321.5, 53.9%, 52.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 65.8%, 23.6%, 22.0%)

Does #C74498 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.46:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C74498?

Use 000000 text on a #C74498 background; contrast on black is 4.71:1.