#C3699E

#C3699E

Overview

#C3699E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 195, 105, 158, in HSL 324.7°, 42.9%, 58.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 46.2%, 19.0%, 23.5%. The nearest named color is hotpink 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C3699E

RGB

195, 105, 158

HSL

324.7, 42.9%, 58.8%

HSV

324.7, 46.2%, 76.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 46.2%, 19.0%, 23.5%

OKLCH

0.6399 0.1308 345.1

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: #C3699E;
color: #C3699E;
border-color: #C3699E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.83:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C3699E?

RGB(195, 105, 158) · HSL(324.7, 42.9%, 58.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 46.2%, 19.0%, 23.5%)

Does #C3699E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.6:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C3699E?

Use 000000 text on a #C3699E background; contrast on black is 5.83:1.