#C172AE

#C172AE

Color Values

HEX

#C172AE

RGB

193, 114, 174

HSL

314.4, 38.9%, 60.2%

HSV

314.4, 40.9%, 75.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.9%, 9.8%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.6576 0.1253 336.4

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: #C172AE;
color: #C172AE;
border-color: #C172AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.29:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C172AE?

RGB(193, 114, 174) · HSL(314.4, 38.9%, 60.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.9%, 9.8%, 24.3%)

Does #C172AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #C172AE?

Use 000000 text on a #C172AE background; contrast on black is 6.29:1.