#C9488A

#C9488A

Overview

#C9488A is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 201, 72, 138, in HSL 329.3°, 54.4%, 53.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.2%, 31.3%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is Mulberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#C9488A

RGB

201, 72, 138

HSL

329.3, 54.4%, 53.5%

HSV

329.3, 64.2%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.2%, 31.3%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5969 0.1761 352.1

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: #C9488A;
color: #C9488A;
border-color: #C9488A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9488A?

RGB(201, 72, 138) · HSL(329.3, 54.4%, 53.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.2%, 31.3%, 21.2%)

Does #C9488A meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #C9488A?

Use 000000 text on a #C9488A background; contrast on black is 4.78:1.