#C9308E

#C9308E

Overview

#C9308E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 201, 48, 142, in HSL 323.1°, 61.4%, 48.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.1%, 29.4%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C9308E

RGB

201, 48, 142

HSL

323.1, 61.4%, 48.8%

HSV

323.1, 76.1%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.1%, 29.4%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5758 0.2069 348.1

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: #C9308E;
color: #C9308E;
border-color: #C9308E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.89:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9308E?

RGB(201, 48, 142) · HSL(323.1, 61.4%, 48.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.1%, 29.4%, 21.2%)

Does #C9308E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.89:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C9308E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C9308E background; contrast on black is 4.3:1.