#C12C99

#C12C99

Color Values

HEX

#C12C99

RGB

193, 44, 153

HSL

316.1, 62.9%, 46.5%

HSV

316.1, 77.2%, 75.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.2%, 20.7%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.5647 0.2121 341.4

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: #C12C99;
color: #C12C99;
border-color: #C12C99;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.14:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C12C99?

RGB(193, 44, 153) · HSL(316.1, 62.9%, 46.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.2%, 20.7%, 24.3%)

Does #C12C99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.14:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C12C99?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C12C99 background; contrast on black is 4.09:1.