#C8318E

#C8318E

Overview

#C8318E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 200, 49, 142, in HSL 323.0°, 60.6%, 48.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.5%, 29.0%, 21.6%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C8318E

RGB

200, 49, 142

HSL

323.0, 60.6%, 48.8%

HSV

323.0, 75.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.5%, 29.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.5749 0.2052 347.9

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: #C8318E;
color: #C8318E;
border-color: #C8318E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C8318E?

RGB(200, 49, 142) · HSL(323.0, 60.6%, 48.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 75.5%, 29.0%, 21.6%)

Does #C8318E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C8318E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C8318E background; contrast on black is 4.29:1.