#C8488E

#C8488E

Color Values

HEX

#C8488E

RGB

200, 72, 142

HSL

327.2, 53.8%, 53.3%

HSV

327.2, 64.0%, 78.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.0%, 29.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.5969 0.1773 350.0

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: #C8488E;
color: #C8488E;
border-color: #C8488E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C8488E?

RGB(200, 72, 142) · HSL(327.2, 53.8%, 53.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.0%, 29.0%, 21.6%)

Does #C8488E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.4:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C8488E?

Use 000000 text on a #C8488E background; contrast on black is 4.77:1.