#C45C9F

#C45C9F

Color Values

HEX

#C45C9F

RGB

196, 92, 159

HSL

321.3, 46.8%, 56.5%

HSV

321.3, 53.1%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.1%, 18.9%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6228 0.154 343.1

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: #C45C9F;
color: #C45C9F;
border-color: #C45C9F;
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 #C45C9F?

RGB(196, 92, 159) · HSL(321.3, 46.8%, 56.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.1%, 18.9%, 23.1%)

Does #C45C9F meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #C45C9F?

Use 000000 text on a #C45C9F background; contrast on black is 5.38:1.