#C456AE

#C456AE

Color Values

HEX

#C456AE

RGB

196, 86, 174

HSL

312.0, 48.2%, 55.3%

HSV

312.0, 56.1%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.1%, 11.2%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6212 0.1744 335.9

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: #C456AE;
color: #C456AE;
border-color: #C456AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.29:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C456AE?

RGB(196, 86, 174) · HSL(312.0, 48.2%, 55.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.1%, 11.2%, 23.1%)

Does #C456AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.97:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C456AE?

Use 000000 text on a #C456AE background; contrast on black is 5.29:1.