#C4599D

#C4599D

Color Values

HEX

#C4599D

RGB

196, 89, 157

HSL

321.9, 47.6%, 55.9%

HSV

321.9, 54.6%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.6%, 19.9%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6179 0.1575 343.7

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: #C4599D;
color: #C4599D;
border-color: #C4599D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C4599D?

RGB(196, 89, 157) · HSL(321.9, 47.6%, 55.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.6%, 19.9%, 23.1%)

Does #C4599D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.99:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C4599D?

Use 000000 text on a #C4599D background; contrast on black is 5.26:1.