#C171C8

#C171C8

Overview

#C171C8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 193, 113, 200, in HSL 295.2°, 44.2%, 61.4%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 43.5%, 0.0%, 21.6%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C171C8

RGB

193, 113, 200

HSL

295.2, 44.2%, 61.4%

HSV

295.2, 43.5%, 78.4%

CMYK

3.5%, 43.5%, 0.0%, 21.6%

OKLCH

0.6672 0.151 324.1

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: #C171C8;
color: #C171C8;
border-color: #C171C8;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.46:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C171C8?

RGB(193, 113, 200) · HSL(295.2, 44.2%, 61.4%) · CMYK(3.5%, 43.5%, 0.0%, 21.6%)

Does #C171C8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.25:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C171C8?

Use 000000 text on a #C171C8 background; contrast on black is 6.46:1.