#C159B5

#C159B5

Color Values

HEX

#C159B5

RGB

193, 89, 181

HSL

306.9, 45.6%, 55.3%

HSV

306.9, 53.9%, 75.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.9%, 6.2%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.6242 0.1733 332.0

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: #C159B5;
color: #C159B5;
border-color: #C159B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.92:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.36:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C159B5?

RGB(193, 89, 181) · HSL(306.9, 45.6%, 55.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.9%, 6.2%, 24.3%)

Does #C159B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.92:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C159B5?

Use 000000 text on a #C159B5 background; contrast on black is 5.36:1.