#C173C5

#C173C5

Overview

#C173C5 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 193, 115, 197, in HSL 297.1°, 41.4%, 61.2%, and in CMYK 2.0%, 41.6%, 0.0%, 22.7%. The nearest named color is NCS S 1040-R60B Orchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C173C5

RGB

193, 115, 197

HSL

297.1, 41.4%, 61.2%

HSV

297.1, 41.6%, 77.3%

CMYK

2.0%, 41.6%, 0.0%, 22.7%

OKLCH

0.6689 0.1446 325.3

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: #C173C5;
color: #C173C5;
border-color: #C173C5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 300 #F0ABFC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C173C5?

RGB(193, 115, 197) · HSL(297.1, 41.4%, 61.2%) · CMYK(2.0%, 41.6%, 0.0%, 22.7%)

Does #C173C5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.22:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C173C5?

Use 000000 text on a #C173C5 background; contrast on black is 6.53:1.