#C259CD

#C259CD

Color Values

HEX

#C259CD

RGB

194, 89, 205

HSL

294.3, 53.7%, 57.6%

HSV

294.3, 56.6%, 80.4%

CMYK

5.4%, 56.6%, 0.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.6374 0.1949 323.8

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: #C259CD;
color: #C259CD;
border-color: #C259CD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.75:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C259CD?

RGB(194, 89, 205) · HSL(294.3, 53.7%, 57.6%) · CMYK(5.4%, 56.6%, 0.0%, 19.6%)

Does #C259CD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.75:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C259CD?

Use 000000 text on a #C259CD background; contrast on black is 5.6:1.