#C74DA9

#C74DA9

Color Values

HEX

#C74DA9

RGB

199, 77, 169

HSL

314.8, 52.1%, 54.1%

HSV

314.8, 61.3%, 78.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.3%, 15.1%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.6122 0.1863 338.5

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: #C74DA9;
color: #C74DA9;
border-color: #C74DA9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.06:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C74DA9?

RGB(199, 77, 169) · HSL(314.8, 52.1%, 54.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.3%, 15.1%, 22.0%)

Does #C74DA9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.15:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C74DA9?

Use 000000 text on a #C74DA9 background; contrast on black is 5.06:1.