#CD42A6

#CD42A6

Color Values

HEX

#CD42A6

RGB

205, 66, 166

HSL

316.8, 58.2%, 53.1%

HSV

316.8, 67.8%, 80.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.8%, 19.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.608 0.2032 341.0

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: #CD42A6;
color: #CD42A6;
border-color: #CD42A6;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CD42A6?

RGB(205, 66, 166) · HSL(316.8, 58.2%, 53.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.8%, 19.0%, 19.6%)

Does #CD42A6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.26:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CD42A6?

Use 000000 text on a #CD42A6 background; contrast on black is 4.93:1.