#C255AE

#C255AE

Color Values

HEX

#C255AE

RGB

194, 85, 174

HSL

311.0, 47.2%, 54.7%

HSV

311.0, 56.2%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.2%, 10.3%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.6172 0.1746 335.1

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: #C255AE;
color: #C255AE;
border-color: #C255AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C255AE?

RGB(194, 85, 174) · HSL(311.0, 47.2%, 54.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.2%, 10.3%, 23.9%)

Does #C255AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.03:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C255AE?

Use 000000 text on a #C255AE background; contrast on black is 5.2:1.