#C8378A

#C8378A

Overview

#C8378A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 200, 55, 138, in HSL 325.7°, 56.9%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.5%, 31.0%, 21.6%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#C8378A

RGB

200, 55, 138

HSL

325.7, 56.9%, 50.0%

HSV

325.7, 72.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.5%, 31.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.5783 0.1967 349.9

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: #C8378A;
color: #C8378A;
border-color: #C8378A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.81:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C8378A?

RGB(200, 55, 138) · HSL(325.7, 56.9%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.5%, 31.0%, 21.6%)

Does #C8378A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.81:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C8378A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C8378A background; contrast on black is 4.37:1.