#C172C4

#C172C4

Color Values

HEX

#C172C4

RGB

193, 114, 196

HSL

297.8, 41.0%, 60.8%

HSV

297.8, 41.8%, 76.9%

CMYK

1.5%, 41.8%, 0.0%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6669 0.1454 325.7

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: #C172C4;
color: #C172C4;
border-color: #C172C4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.47:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C172C4?

RGB(193, 114, 196) · HSL(297.8, 41.0%, 60.8%) · CMYK(1.5%, 41.8%, 0.0%, 23.1%)

Does #C172C4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.24:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C172C4?

Use 000000 text on a #C172C4 background; contrast on black is 6.47:1.