#CD428C

#CD428C

Color Values

HEX

#CD428C

RGB

205, 66, 140

HSL

328.1, 58.2%, 53.1%

HSV

328.1, 67.8%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.8%, 31.7%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.5974 0.1883 351.5

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: #CD428C;
color: #CD428C;
border-color: #CD428C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CD428C?

RGB(205, 66, 140) · HSL(328.1, 58.2%, 53.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.8%, 31.7%, 19.6%)

Does #CD428C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.42:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CD428C?

Use 000000 text on a #CD428C background; contrast on black is 4.75:1.