#C253B9

#C253B9

Overview

#C253B9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 194, 83, 185, in HSL 304.9°, 47.6%, 54.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 57.2%, 4.6%, 23.9%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C253B9

RGB

194, 83, 185

HSL

304.9, 47.6%, 54.3%

HSV

304.9, 57.2%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 57.2%, 4.6%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.6199 0.1865 330.8

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: #C253B9;
color: #C253B9;
border-color: #C253B9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.23:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C253B9?

RGB(194, 83, 185) · HSL(304.9, 47.6%, 54.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 57.2%, 4.6%, 23.9%)

Does #C253B9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.01:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C253B9?

Use 000000 text on a #C253B9 background; contrast on black is 5.23:1.