#C542C5
A medium, moderate magenta closely aligning with Mediumorchid.
About #C542C5
The hex code #C542C5 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Mediumorchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 197, 66, and 197.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 66% M, 0% Y, and 23% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#C542C5
RGB197, 66, 197
HSL300.0°, 53.0%, 51.6%
CMYK0%, 66%, 0%, 23%
HSV300.0°, 66.5%, 77.3%
LAB51.6, 67.1, -42.5
XYZ35.1, 19.8, 54.8
Decimal12927685
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.23:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.96:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.05:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.22:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #C542C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #C542C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #C542C5;
}