#C842DD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C842DD?

RGB(200, 66, 221), HSL(291.9, 69.5%, 56.3%), CMYK(9.5%, 70.1%, 0.0%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #C842DD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.98:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C842DD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 200, 66, 221, in HSL 291.9°, 69.5%, 56.3%, and in CMYK 9.5%, 70.1%, 0.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#C842DD

RGB

200, 66, 221

HSL

291.9, 69.5%, 56.3%

HSV

291.9, 70.1%, 86.7%

CMYK

9.5%, 70.1%, 0.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6295 0.2418 321.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumorchid 2

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.