#CC498C

#CC498C

Overview

#CC498C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 204, 73, 140, in HSL 329.3°, 56.2%, 54.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 64.2%, 31.4%, 20.0%. The nearest named color is Mulberry.

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Color Values

HEX

#CC498C

RGB

204, 73, 140

HSL

329.3, 56.2%, 54.3%

HSV

329.3, 64.2%, 80.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.2%, 31.4%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.6033 0.1783 352.1

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: #CC498C;
color: #CC498C;
border-color: #CC498C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CC498C?

RGB(204, 73, 140) · HSL(329.3, 56.2%, 54.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.2%, 31.4%, 20.0%)

Does #CC498C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.29:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CC498C?

Use 000000 text on a #CC498C background; contrast on black is 4.9:1.