#CC38AE

#CC38AE

Color Values

HEX

#CC38AE

RGB

204, 56, 174

HSL

312.2, 59.2%, 51.0%

HSV

312.2, 72.5%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.5%, 14.7%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.6012 0.2196 337.4

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: #CC38AE;
color: #CC38AE;
border-color: #CC38AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC38AE?

RGB(204, 56, 174) · HSL(312.2, 59.2%, 51.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.5%, 14.7%, 20.0%)

Does #CC38AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.43:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CC38AE?

Use 000000 text on a #CC38AE background; contrast on black is 4.74:1.