#CC40A0

#CC40A0

Color Values

HEX

#CC40A0

RGB

204, 64, 160

HSL

318.9, 57.9%, 52.5%

HSV

318.9, 68.6%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.6%, 21.6%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.6019 0.2012 342.9

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: #CC40A0;
color: #CC40A0;
border-color: #CC40A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.81:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC40A0?

RGB(204, 64, 160) · HSL(318.9, 57.9%, 52.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.6%, 21.6%, 20.0%)

Does #CC40A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #CC40A0?

Use 000000 text on a #CC40A0 background; contrast on black is 4.81:1.