#C9488E

#C9488E

Overview

#C9488E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 201, 72, 142, in HSL 327.4°, 54.4%, 53.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.2%, 29.4%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is Mulberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#C9488E

RGB

201, 72, 142

HSL

327.4, 54.4%, 53.5%

HSV

327.4, 64.2%, 78.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.2%, 29.4%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5984 0.1782 350.3

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: #C9488E;
color: #C9488E;
border-color: #C9488E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C9488E?

RGB(201, 72, 142) · HSL(327.4, 54.4%, 53.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.2%, 29.4%, 21.2%)

Does #C9488E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.37:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C9488E?

Use 000000 text on a #C9488E background; contrast on black is 4.8:1.