#C440E1 Color Information

Hex color code: #C440E1

The hex color #C440E1 is a striking magenta with RGB values of (196, 64, 225) and HSL of (289°, 73%, 57%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameMedium Orchid

HEX

#C440E1

RGB

196, 64, 225

HSL

289°, 73%, 57%

CMYK

13%, 72%, 0%, 12%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #C440E1;
background-color: #C440E1;
border-color: #C440E1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #C440E1;
border: 2px solid #C440E1;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#C440E1]
text-[#C440E1]
border-[#C440E1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_C440E1]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C440E1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #C440E1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #C440E1; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #C440E1; background-color: #C440E115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #C440E120; border-left: 4px solid #C440E1; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #C440E1; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #C440E1 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

196, 64, 225

Red: 196 / Green: 64 / Blue: 225

HSL

289°, 73%, 57%

Hue: 289° / Saturation: 73% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

13%, 72%, 0%, 12%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 72% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 12%

What color is #C440E1?

#C440E1 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5FE141

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #C440E1 to RGB:

rgb(196, 64, 225)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #C440E1 to HSL:

hsl(289, 73%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #C440E1 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 72%, 0%, 12%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid magenta tone, #C440E1 has RGB (196, 64, 225) and HSL (289°, 73%, 57%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #C440E1 is #5FE141, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7441E1.

Use #C440E1 in CSS: color: #C440E1 or background-color: #C440E1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #C440E1

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.17:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C440E1?

#C440E1 is a vivid magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #C440E1?

#C440E1 in RGB is (196, 64, 225) - 196 red, 64 green, and 225 blue.

How to use #C440E1 in CSS?

Use #C440E1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #C440E1?

#5FE141 (complementary), #7441E1 (analogous), and #9D1DB9 (lighter shade) work well with #C440E1.