#CC42AE

#CC42AE

Color Values

HEX

#CC42AE

RGB

204, 66, 174

HSL

313.0, 57.5%, 52.9%

HSV

313.0, 67.6%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.6%, 14.7%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.6101 0.2079 337.7

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: #CC42AE;
color: #CC42AE;
border-color: #CC42AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC42AE?

RGB(204, 66, 174) · HSL(313.0, 57.5%, 52.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.6%, 14.7%, 20.0%)

Does #CC42AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.24:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CC42AE?

Use 000000 text on a #CC42AE background; contrast on black is 4.96:1.