#C459AD

#C459AD

Color Values

HEX

#C459AD

RGB

196, 89, 173

HSL

312.9, 47.6%, 55.9%

HSV

312.9, 54.6%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.6%, 11.7%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6246 0.169 336.4

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: #C459AD;
color: #C459AD;
border-color: #C459AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.38:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C459AD?

RGB(196, 89, 173) · HSL(312.9, 47.6%, 55.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.6%, 11.7%, 23.1%)

Does #C459AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.9:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C459AD?

Use 000000 text on a #C459AD background; contrast on black is 5.38:1.