#C172B3

#C172B3

Color Values

HEX

#C172B3

RGB

193, 114, 179

HSL

310.6, 38.9%, 60.2%

HSV

310.6, 40.9%, 75.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.9%, 7.3%, 24.3%

OKLCH

0.6596 0.1296 333.7

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: #C172B3;
color: #C172B3;
border-color: #C172B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.33:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C172B3?

RGB(193, 114, 179) · HSL(310.6, 38.9%, 60.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.9%, 7.3%, 24.3%)

Does #C172B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.32:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C172B3?

Use 000000 text on a #C172B3 background; contrast on black is 6.33:1.