#C42C9C

Color Details

HEX
#C42C9C
RGB
rgb(196, 44, 156)
HSL
hsl(316, 63%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 20%, 23%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.01:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #c42c9c
Contrast 4.19:1 Fail
White on #c42c9c
Contrast 5.01:1 AA
#c42c9c on Black
Contrast 4.19:1 Fail
#c42c9c on White
Contrast 5.01:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#d056b0
#dc80c4
#e7abd7
#9d237d
#761a5e
#4e123e

Complement & Analogous

#2cc355
#c32c50
#a02cc3

Triadic

#9bc32c
#2c9bc3

Monochrome

#4e123e #761a5e #c42c9c #dc80c4 #e7abd7 #f3d5eb

Analogous

#a02cc3 #bd6bd5 #c42c9c #cf5673 #c32c50 #9c2340

Complementary Mix

#761a5e #c42c9c #dc80c4 #2cc355 #76d891 #1d7f37

Nearby Colors

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#c42c9d
#c42c8c
#c42cac

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About #C42C9C

#C42C9C converts to RGB(196, 44, 156) and HSL(316, 63%, 47%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#C42C9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #C42C9C?
RGB: 196, 44, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(196, 44, 156)
Is #C42C9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #C42C9C?
Complement: #2cc355.
Does #C42C9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.01:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.19:1 (AA (large text)).