#C4659E

#C4659E

Overview

#C4659E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 196, 101, 158, in HSL 324.0°, 44.6%, 58.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 48.5%, 19.4%, 23.1%. The nearest named color is hotpink 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#C4659E

RGB

196, 101, 158

HSL

324.0, 44.6%, 58.2%

HSV

324.0, 48.5%, 76.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.5%, 19.4%, 23.1%

OKLCH

0.6352 0.1385 344.8

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: #C4659E;
color: #C4659E;
border-color: #C4659E;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 400 #F472B6

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C4659E?

RGB(196, 101, 158) · HSL(324.0, 44.6%, 58.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.5%, 19.4%, 23.1%)

Does #C4659E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.68:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #C4659E?

Use 000000 text on a #C4659E background; contrast on black is 5.7:1.