#C170C7

#C170C7

Overview

#C170C7 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 193, 112, 199, in HSL 295.9°, 43.7%, 61.0%, and in CMYK 3.0%, 43.7%, 0.0%, 22.0%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C170C7

RGB

193, 112, 199

HSL

295.9, 43.7%, 61.0%

HSV

295.9, 43.7%, 78.0%

CMYK

3.0%, 43.7%, 0.0%, 22.0%

OKLCH

0.6652 0.1518 324.6

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: #C170C7;
color: #C170C7;
border-color: #C170C7;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C170C7?

RGB(193, 112, 199) · HSL(295.9, 43.7%, 61.0%) · CMYK(3.0%, 43.7%, 0.0%, 22.0%)

Does #C170C7 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #C170C7?

Use 000000 text on a #C170C7 background; contrast on black is 6.41:1.