maroon 3

#CD2990

X11 color

Maroon 3 (#CD2990) is a medium-deep vivid magenta from the X11 maroon family, beginning to acquire more of a dark orchid character. It sits at the intersection of hot pink and deep purple, with a rich, jewel-like quality suggesting dark fuchsia fabric or concentrated berry juice.

Color Values

HEX

#CD2990

RGB

205, 41, 144

HSL

322.3, 66.7%, 48.2%

HSV

322.3, 80.0%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.0%, 29.8%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.5782 0.2171 347.9

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: #CD2990;
color: #CD2990;
border-color: #CD2990;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.87:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CD2990?

RGB(205, 41, 144) · HSL(322.3, 66.7%, 48.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 80.0%, 29.8%, 19.6%)

Does #CD2990 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.87:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CD2990?

Use FFFFFF text on a #CD2990 background; contrast on black is 4.32:1.