#C172CC

#C172CC

Color Values

HEX

#C172CC

RGB

193, 114, 204

HSL

292.7, 46.9%, 62.4%

HSV

292.7, 44.1%, 80.0%

CMYK

5.4%, 44.1%, 0.0%, 20.0%

OKLCH

0.6706 0.1533 322.5

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: #C172CC;
color: #C172CC;
border-color: #C172CC;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 400 #C084FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.21:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C172CC?

RGB(193, 114, 204) · HSL(292.7, 46.9%, 62.4%) · CMYK(5.4%, 44.1%, 0.0%, 20.0%)

Does #C172CC meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.21:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C172CC?

Use 000000 text on a #C172CC background; contrast on black is 6.55:1.