#C257AC

#C257AC

Color Values

HEX

#C257AC

RGB

194, 87, 172

HSL

312.3, 46.7%, 55.1%

HSV

312.3, 55.2%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.2%, 11.3%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.6188 0.1699 336.0

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: #C257AC;
color: #C257AC;
border-color: #C257AC;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.25:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C257AC?

RGB(194, 87, 172) · HSL(312.3, 46.7%, 55.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.2%, 11.3%, 23.9%)

Does #C257AC meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.0:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C257AC?

Use 000000 text on a #C257AC background; contrast on black is 5.25:1.