#CD138C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CD138C?

RGB(205, 19, 140), HSL(321.0, 83.0%, 43.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 90.7%, 31.7%, 19.6%).

Q: Does #CD138C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.16:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#CD138C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 205, 19, 140, in HSL 321.0°, 83.0%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 90.7%, 31.7%, 19.6%. The nearest named color is mediumvioletred.

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Color Values

HEX

#CD138C

RGB

205, 19, 140

HSL

321.0, 83.0%, 43.9%

HSV

321.0, 90.7%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.7%, 31.7%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.5659 0.2294 348.6

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: mediumvioletred

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.