#C45E99

#C45E99

Color Values

HEX

#C45E99

RGB

196, 94, 153

HSL

325.3, 46.4%, 56.9%

HSV

325.3, 52.0%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.0%, 21.9%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6232 0.1469 346.4

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: #C45E99;
color: #C45E99;
border-color: #C45E99;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C45E99?

RGB(196, 94, 153) · HSL(325.3, 46.4%, 56.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.0%, 21.9%, 23.1%)

Does #C45E99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C45E99?

Use 000000 text on a #C45E99 background; contrast on black is 5.41:1.