#C74993

#C74993

Color Values

HEX

#C74993

RGB

199, 73, 147

HSL

324.8, 52.9%, 53.3%

HSV

324.8, 63.3%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 63.3%, 26.1%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.5984 0.1778 347.5

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: #C74993;
color: #C74993;
border-color: #C74993;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C74993?

RGB(199, 73, 147) · HSL(324.8, 52.9%, 53.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 63.3%, 26.1%, 22.0%)

Does #C74993 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.37:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C74993?

Use 000000 text on a #C74993 background; contrast on black is 4.8:1.