#EC2AED

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #EC2AED?

RGB(236, 42, 237), HSL(299.7, 84.4%, 54.7%), CMYK(0.4%, 82.3%, 0.0%, 7.1%).

Q: Does #EC2AED meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.43:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#EC2AED is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 236, 42, 237, in HSL 299.7°, 84.4%, 54.7%, and in CMYK 0.4%, 82.3%, 0.0%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is magenta 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#EC2AED

RGB

236, 42, 237

HSL

299.7, 84.4%, 54.7%

HSV

299.7, 82.3%, 92.9%

CMYK

0.4%, 82.3%, 0.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.6738 0.2894 328.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: magenta 2

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.