#C261A9

#C261A9

Overview

#C261A9 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 194, 97, 169, in HSL 315.5°, 44.3%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 50.0%, 12.9%, 23.9%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#C261A9

RGB

194, 97, 169

HSL

315.5, 44.3%, 57.1%

HSV

315.5, 50.0%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.0%, 12.9%, 23.9%

OKLCH

0.6312 0.1514 338.0

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: #C261A9;
color: #C261A9;
border-color: #C261A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.77:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.58:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C261A9?

RGB(194, 97, 169) · HSL(315.5, 44.3%, 57.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.0%, 12.9%, 23.9%)

Does #C261A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.77:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C261A9?

Use 000000 text on a #C261A9 background; contrast on black is 5.58:1.