#C74ED8

#C74ED8

Color Values

HEX

#C74ED8

RGB

199, 78, 216

HSL

292.6, 63.9%, 57.6%

HSV

292.6, 63.9%, 84.7%

CMYK

7.9%, 63.9%, 0.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.6371 0.2226 322.6

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: #C74ED8;
color: #C74ED8;
border-color: #C74ED8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C74ED8?

RGB(199, 78, 216) · HSL(292.6, 63.9%, 57.6%) · CMYK(7.9%, 63.9%, 0.0%, 15.3%)

Does #C74ED8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.81:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C74ED8?

Use 000000 text on a #C74ED8 background; contrast on black is 5.51:1.