#C74ED9

#C74ED9

Color Values

HEX

#C74ED9

RGB

199, 78, 217

HSL

292.2, 64.7%, 57.8%

HSV

292.2, 64.1%, 85.1%

CMYK

8.3%, 64.1%, 0.0%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.6377 0.2234 322.3

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: #C74ED9;
color: #C74ED9;
border-color: #C74ED9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 500 #D946EF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C74ED9?

RGB(199, 78, 217) · HSL(292.2, 64.7%, 57.8%) · CMYK(8.3%, 64.1%, 0.0%, 14.9%)

Does #C74ED9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.8:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C74ED9?

Use 000000 text on a #C74ED9 background; contrast on black is 5.52:1.