#C3559B

#C3559B

Color Values

HEX

#C3559B

RGB

195, 85, 155

HSL

321.8, 47.8%, 54.9%

HSV

321.8, 56.4%, 76.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.4%, 20.5%, 23.5%

OKLCH

0.6104 0.1616 343.9

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: #C3559B;
color: #C3559B;
border-color: #C3559B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.09:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C3559B?

RGB(195, 85, 155) · HSL(321.8, 47.8%, 54.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.4%, 20.5%, 23.5%)

Does #C3559B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.12:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C3559B?

Use 000000 text on a #C3559B background; contrast on black is 5.09:1.