#C257B3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C257B3?

RGB(194, 87, 179), HSL(308.4, 46.7%, 55.1%), CMYK(0.0%, 55.2%, 7.7%, 23.9%).

Q: Does #C257B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.96:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C257B3 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 194, 87, 179, in HSL 308.4°, 46.7%, 55.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 55.2%, 7.7%, 23.9%. The nearest named color is orchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C257B3

RGB

194, 87, 179

HSL

308.4, 46.7%, 55.1%

HSV

308.4, 55.2%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 55.2%, 7.7%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.622 0.1755 333.1

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: orchid 3

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.