#C455D9

#C455D9

Color Values

HEX

#C455D9

RGB

196, 85, 217

HSL

290.5, 63.5%, 59.2%

HSV

290.5, 60.8%, 85.1%

CMYK

9.7%, 60.8%, 0.0%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.6416 0.2126 321.0

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: #C455D9;
color: #C455D9;
border-color: #C455D9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.72:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C455D9?

RGB(196, 85, 217) · HSL(290.5, 63.5%, 59.2%) · CMYK(9.7%, 60.8%, 0.0%, 14.9%)

Does #C455D9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.72:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C455D9?

Use 000000 text on a #C455D9 background; contrast on black is 5.65:1.