#CC408B

#CC408B

Color Values

HEX

#CC408B

RGB

204, 64, 139

HSL

327.9, 57.9%, 52.5%

HSV

327.9, 68.6%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.6%, 31.9%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.5935 0.1895 351.5

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: #CC408B;
color: #CC408B;
border-color: #CC408B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.67:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC408B?

RGB(204, 64, 139) · HSL(327.9, 57.9%, 52.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.6%, 31.9%, 20.0%)

Does #CC408B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.49:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CC408B?

Use 000000 text on a #CC408B background; contrast on black is 4.67:1.