#C255C6

#C255C6

Color Values

HEX

#C255C6

RGB

194, 85, 198

HSL

297.9, 49.8%, 55.5%

HSV

297.9, 57.1%, 77.6%

CMYK

2.0%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 22.4%

OKLCH

0.6288 0.1946 326.2

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: #C255C6;
color: #C255C6;
border-color: #C255C6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C255C6?

RGB(194, 85, 198) · HSL(297.9, 49.8%, 55.5%) · CMYK(2.0%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 22.4%)

Does #C255C6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C255C6?

Use 000000 text on a #C255C6 background; contrast on black is 5.41:1.