#CC408D

#CC408D

Color Values

HEX

#CC408D

RGB

204, 64, 141

HSL

327.0, 57.9%, 52.5%

HSV

327.0, 68.6%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.6%, 30.9%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.5942 0.1905 350.6

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: #CC408D;
color: #CC408D;
border-color: #CC408D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC408D?

RGB(204, 64, 141) · HSL(327.0, 57.9%, 52.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.6%, 30.9%, 20.0%)

Does #CC408D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CC408D?

Use 000000 text on a #CC408D background; contrast on black is 4.69:1.