#C16497

#C16497

Color Values

HEX

#C16497

RGB

193, 100, 151

HSL

327.1, 42.9%, 57.5%

HSV

327.1, 48.2%, 75.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.2%, 21.8%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.6272 0.1329 347.5

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: #C16497;
color: #C16497;
border-color: #C16497;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C16497?

RGB(193, 100, 151) · HSL(327.1, 42.9%, 57.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.2%, 21.8%, 24.3%)

Does #C16497 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.79:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C16497?

Use 000000 text on a #C16497 background; contrast on black is 5.54:1.