#C171B5

#C171B5

Overview

#C171B5 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 193, 113, 181, in HSL 309.0Β°, 39.2%, 60.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 41.5%, 6.2%, 24.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C171B5

RGB

193, 113, 181

HSL

309.0, 39.2%, 60.0%

HSV

309.0, 41.5%, 75.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 41.5%, 6.2%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.6589 0.1331 332.6

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: #C171B5;
color: #C171B5;
border-color: #C171B5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.3:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C171B5?

RGB(193, 113, 181) · HSL(309.0, 39.2%, 60.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 41.5%, 6.2%, 24.3%)

Does #C171B5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.34:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C171B5?

Use 000000 text on a #C171B5 background; contrast on black is 6.3:1.