#C170C6

#C170C6

Overview

#C170C6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 193, 112, 198, in HSL 296.5°, 43.0%, 60.8%, and in CMYK 2.5%, 43.4%, 0.0%, 22.4%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C170C6

RGB

193, 112, 198

HSL

296.5, 43.0%, 60.8%

HSV

296.5, 43.4%, 77.6%

CMYK

2.5%, 43.4%, 0.0%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.6648 0.1508 325.0

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: #C170C6;
color: #C170C6;
border-color: #C170C6;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.4:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C170C6?

RGB(193, 112, 198) · HSL(296.5, 43.0%, 60.8%) · CMYK(2.5%, 43.4%, 0.0%, 22.4%)

Does #C170C6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.28:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C170C6?

Use 000000 text on a #C170C6 background; contrast on black is 6.4:1.