#C257B0

#C257B0

Color Values

HEX

#C257B0

RGB

194, 87, 176

HSL

310.1, 46.7%, 55.1%

HSV

310.1, 55.2%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.2%, 9.3%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.6206 0.173 334.4

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: #C257B0;
color: #C257B0;
border-color: #C257B0;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.28:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C257B0?

RGB(194, 87, 176) · HSL(310.1, 46.7%, 55.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 55.2%, 9.3%, 23.9%)

Does #C257B0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.97:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C257B0?

Use 000000 text on a #C257B0 background; contrast on black is 5.28:1.