#C253D8

#C253D8

Overview

#C253D8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 194, 83, 216, in HSL 290.1°, 63.0%, 58.6%, and in CMYK 10.2%, 61.6%, 0.0%, 15.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#C253D8

RGB

194, 83, 216

HSL

290.1, 63.0%, 58.6%

HSV

290.1, 61.6%, 84.7%

CMYK

10.2%, 61.6%, 0.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.6362 0.2135 320.7

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: #C253D8;
color: #C253D8;
border-color: #C253D8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.8:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C253D8?

RGB(194, 83, 216) · HSL(290.1, 63.0%, 58.6%) · CMYK(10.2%, 61.6%, 0.0%, 15.3%)

Does #C253D8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.8:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C253D8?

Use 000000 text on a #C253D8 background; contrast on black is 5.52:1.