#C3179C

#C3179C

Overview

#C3179C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 195, 23, 156, in HSL 313.6°, 78.9%, 42.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 88.2%, 20.0%, 23.5%. The nearest named color is maroon 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C3179C

RGB

195, 23, 156

HSL

313.6, 78.9%, 42.7%

HSV

313.6, 88.2%, 76.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 88.2%, 20.0%, 23.5%

OKLCH

0.5577 0.2308 340.4

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: #C3179C;
color: #C3179C;
border-color: #C3179C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.35:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.92:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C3179C?

RGB(195, 23, 156) · HSL(313.6, 78.9%, 42.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 88.2%, 20.0%, 23.5%)

Does #C3179C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.35:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C3179C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #C3179C background; contrast on black is 3.92:1.