#C12C9B

#C12C9B

Color Values

HEX

#C12C9B

RGB

193, 44, 155

HSL

315.3, 62.9%, 46.5%

HSV

315.3, 77.2%, 75.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.2%, 19.7%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.5656 0.2133 340.7

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: #C12C9B;
color: #C12C9B;
border-color: #C12C9B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 500 #EC4899

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.12:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C12C9B?

RGB(193, 44, 155) · HSL(315.3, 62.9%, 46.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.2%, 19.7%, 24.3%)

Does #C12C9B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.12:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C12C9B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C12C9B background; contrast on black is 4.1:1.