#C159D3

#C159D3

Overview

#C159D3 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 193, 89, 211, in HSL 291.1°, 58.1%, 58.8%, and in CMYK 8.5%, 57.8%, 0.0%, 17.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C159D3

RGB

193, 89, 211

HSL

291.1, 58.1%, 58.8%

HSV

291.1, 57.8%, 82.7%

CMYK

8.5%, 57.8%, 0.0%, 17.3%

OKLCH

0.6393 0.1999 321.5

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: #C159D3;
color: #C159D3;
border-color: #C159D3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.73:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.64:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C159D3?

RGB(193, 89, 211) · HSL(291.1, 58.1%, 58.8%) · CMYK(8.5%, 57.8%, 0.0%, 17.3%)

Does #C159D3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.73:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C159D3?

Use 000000 text on a #C159D3 background; contrast on black is 5.64:1.