#CE42B2

#CE42B2

Overview

#CE42B2 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 206, 66, 178, in HSL 312.0°, 58.8%, 53.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 68.0%, 13.6%, 19.2%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#CE42B2

RGB

206, 66, 178

HSL

312.0, 58.8%, 53.3%

HSV

312.0, 68.0%, 80.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 68.0%, 13.6%, 19.2%

OKLCH

0.615 0.2119 336.9

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: #CE42B2;
color: #CE42B2;
border-color: #CE42B2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #CE42B2?

RGB(206, 66, 178) · HSL(312.0, 58.8%, 53.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 68.0%, 13.6%, 19.2%)

Does #CE42B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.16:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #CE42B2?

Use 000000 text on a #CE42B2 background; contrast on black is 5.05:1.